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      Bathurst trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Adaptive Biking and Snowmobiling. Popular destinations include MFB Chaleur.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 14, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      86
      Trails Mountain Bike
      72
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Gravel Bike
      14
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      12
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      36
      Trails Hike
      53
      Trails Trail Running
      53
      Trails Snowmobile
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      14
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      15
      Total Distance
      69 miles
      Total Descent
      2,888 ft
      Total Vertical
      166 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      173 ft
      Reports
      314
      Photos
      207
      Completed Counter
      2,862
      Sub Regions

      Popular Bathurst Mountain Biking Trails

      95 5.0 3,274 ft 19 ft 97
      Nice trail that rides along a skinny spine then a steepish downhill to the reservoir.
      85 5.0 518 ft 0 ft 86
      Flowy trail starting with a nice wooden drop followed with three nice little berms.
      95 5.0 1,962 ft 12 ft 78
      is a very narrow single track with some floowy sections.
      75 4.5 804 ft 60 ft 76
      Very rooty (and often wet) section followed by a steep climb when coming in from the reservoir.
      70 4.7 1,381 ft 43 ft 75
      Fun techy trail.
      75 5.0 1,686 ft 11 ft 74
      Fast flowy trail.
      85 4.4 2,995 ft 30 ft 72
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 30 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 5.0 2,165 ft 13 ft 72
      Nice flowy trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Yesterday
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      Past Week
      • 10 rides

      Bathurst Mountain Bike Routes

      9 miles 518 ft 29 Loop
      Full loop of the MTB trails starting at Nepisiguit trail head.
      6 miles 365 ft 19 Loop
      My regular route. A great ride with varied terrain. Some punchy climbs and a few longer ones.
      6 miles 337 ft 17 Loop
      Great way to connect all the old trails.
      3 miles 297 ft 8 Loop Race
      Bathurst XCO Race Course 2025 South on The Ridge. Keep left to take The Lair. Turn left onto The Ridge....
      6 miles 315 ft 24
      3 miles 161 ft 6

      Photos of Bathurst Mountain Bike

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      Nov 16, 2018 @ 9:36am
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      Jun 8, 2024 @ 5:58am
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      Videos of Bathurst Mountain Bike

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      trail: The Meadow
      0:16 | 185 | Aug 30, 2019
      The Ridge
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      0:30 | 156 | Aug 30, 2019

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      Recent Comments

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      rick33trailLa Grosse ButteFirst ride on this trail was climbing. Ouch....
      Dec 25, 2018 @ 6:05am
      Dec 25, 2018
      joelajeantrailThe SpruceSure, will post some next summer... yeah it's...
      Dec 6, 2018 @ 5:02pm
      Dec 6, 2018
      rick33trailThe SpruceHas one short steep climb that gets me...
      Nov 16, 2018 @ 7:15am
      Nov 16, 2018
      rick33trailThe RootsGreat climb and when you complete it, you feel...
      Nov 16, 2018 @ 7:05am
      Nov 16, 2018
      rick33trailThe Ridge B-LineAlternative descent or a climb that allows you...
      Nov 16, 2018 @ 6:55am
      Nov 16, 2018

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike7242 miles2,293 ft14 miles138 ft
      #1,984#818831342,463
      E-Bike55 miles194 ft2 miles89 ft
      29914
      Gravel Bike1422 miles873 ft8 miles135 ft
      #1,634#92
      Adaptive Bike1222 miles860 ft8 miles135 ft
      #2,512#5142
      Winter Fat Bike3629 miles1,427 ft10 miles138 ft
      #761#3195722
      Hike5344 miles1,906 ft14 miles167 ft
      #5,148#1030685
      Trail Running5344 miles1,906 ft14 miles167 ft
      #4,561#7306158
      Snowmobile15 miles174 ft2 miles89 ft
      #309#51
      Snowshoe1424 miles837 ft8 miles167 ft
      #805#3324
      Backcountry Ski13,537 ft52 ft1,076 ft46 ft
      19
      Nordic Ski1532 miles768 ft8 miles167 ft
      #641#21423

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Bathurst?
      Bathurst has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bathurst?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bathurst are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Bathurst?
      What is the longest trail in Bathurst?
      The longest trail in Bathurst is Bathurst NB Trails Cycling Loop at 8.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bathurst?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bathurst?
      How many trails are in Bathurst?
      Bathurst has a total of 86 trails. Of those, 72 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bathurst to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bathurst?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Bathurst is Bathurst NB Trails Cycling Loop with 393 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bathurst?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Bathurst is Bathurst NB Trails Cycling Loop with 395 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Bathurst?
      Bathurst supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      What bike services are there in Bathurst?
      The following bike services are available in Bathurst:
      • Bike Shop (1)
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Bathurst directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bathurst?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Bathurst is The Roots with an average grade of 7.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Bathurst?
      The overall region status for Bathurst is Clear / Green. Out of 47 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 42
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      Can I ride an ebike in Bathurst?
      There are 5 trails in Bathurst that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Bathurst?
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bathurst?
      The most popular Strava segments in Bathurst are:
      • La pompeuse (359 athletes)
      • New Trail #2 to Serpentine (334 athletes)
      • Counter - Ridge Part II (196 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Bathurst.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Bathurst?
      Yes, there are 12 accessible/adaptive trails in Bathurst. View all adaptive trails in Bathurst for specific accessibility information.
      Are there local clubs or events in Bathurst?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Bathurst directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bathurst?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Bathurst?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bathurst are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Bathurst.
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