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      Park trails suitable for cycling are: Freshwater Lake, Clyburn Valley, Branch Pond Look-off, Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge, Le chemin du Buttereau, Le Buttereau and Salmon Pools.

      Also suitable for cycling are all secondary and campground roads. Please use caution on gravel roads and trails, especially after heavy rains.
      source: Parks Canada
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 21, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      39
      Trails Mountain Bike
      18
      Trails E-Bike
      6
      Trails Horse
      4
      Trails Hike
      42
      Trails Trail Running
      42
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      4
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      5
      Trails Snowshoe
      10
      Total Distance
      62 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      23 miles
      Total Descent
      6,764 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,403 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,404 ft
      Reports
      22
      Photos
      1
      Ridden Counter
      1,559

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1727 miles1,549 ft9 miles1,194 ft
      #8,088#23125220
      E-Bike67 miles443 ft3 miles866 ft
      #385
      Horse47 miles443 ft3 miles866 ft
      Hike4262 miles6,765 ft23 miles1,404 ft
      #7,081#2325575
      Trail Running4262 miles6,765 ft23 miles1,404 ft
      #7,063#232584
      Dirtbike/Moto46 miles390 ft2 miles495 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV57 miles443 ft3 miles866 ft
      Snowshoe1014 miles587 ft5 miles1,342 ft
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