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- Mountain Bike
53 trails
- E-Bike
50 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
52 trails
Region Details
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- 17
- 22
- 3
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 18, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 53
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 53
- Trails E-Bike
- 50
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 21
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 52
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,791 ft
- Total Vertical
- 498 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 803 ft
- Reports
- 730
- Photos
- 58
- Completed Counter
- 3,844
Popular Elgin Trails Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 4,281 ft • 177 ft • 156 •
This trail can be used for climbing or descending. It is a very fast trail when descending with lots of small little turns to keep you on your toes. It also contains a few rollers for some fun along the way as well.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 4,934 ft • 100 ft • 150 •
A nice loop through a mature hemlock forest. It can be ridden in both directions, but is most fun starting from the side closest to the gully. It is full of fun grade reversals and then a fairly easy climb back out.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 5,197 ft • 104 ft • 144 •
A nice hand built trail trail through a mature forest and various tree plantations. Can easily be ridden both directions. It does contain a fairly narrow bridge.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 13 ft • 141 •
Machine built, downhill only trail. Fast and flowy with lots of nice berms.
• 80 ★ 4.7 • 1,857 ft • 0 ft • 140 •
Can be ridden both ways, but is super fun going down (Starting from the bottom of Porcupine. The trail goes through an old clearcut and then through some large white pines. There is a really fun whoops section near the bottom.
• 50 ★ 5.0 • 1,772 ft • 0 ft • 137 •
Unsanctioned trail shared with dirt bikes resulting in a fairly deep center groove. Can be ridden both directions, but much more fun going down. With it being nearly straight it makes for a fast descent.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 60 ft • 136 •
An easy and mostly flat trail through various different forest types.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 60 ft • 135 •
A fun, fairly easy, trail mostly through a Jack Pine plantation. Super fun in both directions with very little elevation change.
Elgin Trails Mountain Bike Routes
• 25 miles • 2,238 ft • 15 •
• 23 miles • 2,286 ft • 16 •
• 13 miles • 1,415 ft • 14 •
• 8 miles • 774 ft • 10 •
Photos of Elgin Trails Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scodor | add | report | activity #106149581 and 10 more | Oct 18, 2026 @ 11:11am Oct 18, 2026 |
| Sebastien685 | vote | trail | activity #105275967 and 14 more | Oct 5, 2026 @ 8:40am Oct 5, 2026 |
| Sebastien685 | add | report | activity #105197469 and 21 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:39am Oct 4, 2026 |
| gojo | add | report | activity #103667384 and 12 more | Sep 12, 2026 @ 4:40pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #102769484 and 5 more | Aug 31, 2026 @ 11:46am Aug 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | 0 0v | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:00pm Jul 5, 2026 | ||
| report | 0 v | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:00pm Jul 5, 2026 | ||
| report | bh by GJ g vb&yhttg brgvuby hd c ctrl ft l... | Jul 5, 2026 @ 11:59am Jul 5, 2026 | ||
| report | @danieldoiron | Aug 26, 2024 @ 5:10am Aug 26, 2024 | ||
| trail | Going to be a great trail once settled in. ... | Aug 26, 2024 @ 4:15am Aug 26, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Poley Mountain | 2 | 3 | 5 | 15.1 km | |
| Fundy National Park | 7 | 6 | 6 | 16.5 km | |
| Sussex Bluffs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16.7 km |
| White Rock Recreation Area | 16 | 21 | 15 | 3 | 23.2 km |
| Centennial Park | 8 | 24 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 53 | 40 miles | 3,793 ft | 16 miles | 499 ft | #2,919 | #15 | 42 | 730 | 1 | 1,218 | |
| E-Bike | 50 | 39 miles | 3,750 ft | 16 miles | 499 ft | #3,504 | #8 | 565 | 21 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 13 miles | 636 ft | 5 miles | 499 ft | #7,102 | #29 | 134 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 8 miles | 397 ft | 3 miles | 499 ft | #7,112 | #29 | 136 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 21 | 12 miles | 1,309 ft | 5 miles | 443 ft | #7,102 | #29 | 46 | 38 | |||
| Hike | 52 | 40 miles | 3,776 ft | 16 miles | 499 ft | #2,906 | #3 | 16 | 725 | 14 | ||
| Trail Running | 52 | 40 miles | 3,776 ft | 16 miles | 499 ft | #4,636 | #6 | 726 | 5 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 2 miles | 98 ft | 3,163 ft | 98 ft | 126 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Elgin Trails?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Elgin Trails are:
- Linda's Landslide (4.3/5)
- Hold My Phone (4.2/5)
- Hazard Pay (4.2/5)
- Barnstormer (4.2/5)
- Mischief (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Elgin Trails?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Elgin Trails are:
- July (66 activities)
- September (63 activities)
- August (62 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Elgin Trails?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Elgin Trails. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Elgin Trails?
The longest trail in Elgin Trails is Mordor at 3.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Elgin Trails?
The best hiking trails in Elgin Trails are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Elgin Trails?
The best trail running trails in Elgin Trails are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Elgin Trails?
Elgin Trails has a total of 53 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Elgin Trails to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Elgin Trails?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Elgin Trails is Brad's Way with 67 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Elgin Trails?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Elgin Trails is Will DeMille with 68 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Elgin Trails?
Elgin Trails supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Elgin Trails?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Elgin Trails is Nearly Divorced with an average grade of 6.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Elgin Trails?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Elgin Trails. Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Elgin Trails?
The overall region status for Elgin Trails is Clear / Green. Out of 65 trails:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Closed: 13
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Can I ride an ebike in Elgin Trails?
Yes, Elgin Trails supports e-bike riding. There are 52 trails in Elgin Trails that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Elgin Trails?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Elgin Trails are:
- AM (11 activities)
- XC (6 activities)
- Fat (3 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Elgin Trails?
The most popular Strava segments in Elgin Trails are:
- Bench to road DH (533 athletes)
- Spring fun (523 athletes)
- Goat Path (484 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Elgin Trails?
There are 15 technical trail features (TTFs) in Elgin Trails. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Elgin Trails.
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What trails are closed in Elgin Trails?
There are currently 13 closed trails in Elgin Trails. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Closed: 13
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Elgin Trails?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Elgin Trails are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Elgin Trails?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Elgin Trails are:
- Around the Beech (5/5)
- MT2GM (4/5)
- Brad's Way (3/5)
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