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      The Municipal Activity and Recreation Complex, better known as the MARC, is a year round indoor/outdoor recreation facility.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Municipal Park
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      Region Status
      Open as of 2 days
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      18
      Trails Mountain Bike
      18
      Trails Gravel Bike
      9
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      8
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      18
      Trails Trail Running
      18
      Trails Snowshoe
      18
      Total Distance
      6 miles
      Total Descent
      860 ft
      Total Vertical
      208 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      235 ft
      Reports
      142
      Photos
      3
      Completed Counter
      1,352

      Popular MARC Trails Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 3.5 • 607 ft • 9 ft • 98 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 ft green climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 899 ft • 0 ft • 95 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 5.0 • 1,391 ft • 0 ft • 95 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 5.0 • 2,858 ft • 9 ft • 93 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary with a 9 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 764 ft • 0 ft • 91 •
      Popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 1,798 ft • 20 ft • 91 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,939 ft • 6 ft • 85 •
      Primarily downhill. Some drops, small gap jumps and rock beds.
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,493 ft • 38 ft • 72 •
      Popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 38 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 0 rides

      Yesterday

      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 2 rides

      MARC Trails Mountain Bike Routes

      4 miles • 397 ft • 11 • Loop • Race •
      2016 Return of the Swashbuckler XC Race Course
      3 miles • 383 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
      Small modification to the 2016 course. Removed some climbing and shortened the field section.
      • 4 miles • 599 ft • 20 •

      Photos of MARC Trails Mountain Bike

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      May 12, 2018 @ 7:15am
      May 12, 2018
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      May 3, 2015 @ 2:17pm
      May 3, 2015
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      546 |
      May 3, 2015 @ 2:04pm
      May 3, 2015

      Videos of MARC Trails Mountain Bike

      Descending on Granite Express
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      0:49 | 462 | Jun 29, 2016
      joyride 150
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      trail: Last Run
      0:27 | 400 | Mar 24, 2013
      Short and Sweet Ep. 2
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      0:24 | 105 | Jan 17, 2013
      Short and Sweet Ep. 1
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      0:19 | 85 | Jan 14, 2013
      last run of the day
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      trail: Last Run
      0:38 | 277 | Nov 17, 2012

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Boulderdash
      Jul 6, 2025 @ 1:50pm
      Jul 6, 2025
      IdealIn perfect shape, has been touched up...94sw1
      Feather and Iron
      Jul 6, 2025 @ 1:50pm
      Jul 6, 2025
      IdealIn perfect shape, has been touched up...94sw1
      Cliff Hanger
      Jul 6, 2025 @ 1:50pm
      Jul 6, 2025
      IdealIn perfect shape, has been touched up...94sw1
      Back Alley
      Jul 6, 2025 @ 1:50pm
      Jul 6, 2025
      IdealIn perfect shape, has been touched up...94sw1
      Rapids Express
      Oct 12, 2024 @ 9:46am
      Oct 12, 2024
      Idealchguide
      That 90's trail
      Oct 12, 2024 @ 9:46am
      Oct 12, 2024
      VariableSome down treeschguide
      Lazer Cats
      Oct 12, 2024 @ 9:46am
      Oct 12, 2024
      Idealchguide
      Serpentine
      Oct 12, 2024 @ 9:46am
      Oct 12, 2024
      Idealchguide
      Short and Sweet
      Oct 12, 2024 @ 9:46am
      Oct 12, 2024
      Idealchguide
      Granite Express
      Sep 6, 2023 @ 6:17am
      Sep 6, 2023
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      Activity Feed

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      Sep 30, 2026 @ 9:31pm
      Sep 30, 2026
      NoahaOFc5uriddentrailactivity #100964529
      Aug 7, 2026 @ 4:33pm
      Aug 7, 2026
      MarcOliviertH0Hvkwishlisttrailactivity #97160986
      Jun 16, 2026 @ 9:02pm
      Jun 16, 2026
      Schuey65wishlistregionactivity #97066746
      Jun 15, 2026 @ 2:48pm
      Jun 15, 2026
      newenglandnomadwishlistregionactivity #81564199
      Oct 2, 2025 @ 1:45pm
      Oct 2, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      readytreadytrailSerpentineMellow trail, small berms and some rocks and...
      Nov 1, 2020 @ 3:34pm
      Nov 1, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Miller Point Peace Park 30.6 km
      Woodland Gardens 52.1 km
      Jubilee Park 116.5 km
      River Ridge Common 10 14 3 115.7 km
      Haughn Estate and Natural Area 1 216.3 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike186 miles860 ft3 miles207 ft
      #8,674#2731422416
      Gravel Bike93 miles354 ft1 mile207 ft
      #5,742#16696
      Adaptive Bike83 miles354 ft1 mile207 ft
      #5,754#1620
      Winter Fat Bike12,224 ft30 ft794 ft43 ft
      #5,742#16
      Hike186 miles860 ft3 miles207 ft
      #11,584#491423
      Trail Running186 miles860 ft3 miles207 ft
      #10,642#381425
      Snowshoe186 miles860 ft3 miles207 ft
      #985#2922

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in MARC Trails?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in MARC Trails are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in MARC Trails?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in MARC Trails are:
      • July (15 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      Check the MARC Trails reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in MARC Trails?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in MARC Trails. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in MARC Trails?
      The longest trail in MARC Trails is Home Run at 3,540 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in MARC Trails?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in MARC Trails?
      ▼ How many trails are in MARC Trails?
      MARC Trails has a total of 18 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in MARC Trails to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in MARC Trails?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in MARC Trails is Home Run with 139 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in MARC Trails?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in MARC Trails is Swashbuckler Field with 122 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in MARC Trails?
      MARC Trails supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in MARC Trails?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in MARC Trails is Home Run with an average grade of 3.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in MARC Trails?
      The overall region status for MARC Trails is Clear / Green. Out of 16 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 14
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in MARC Trails?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in MARC Trails are:
      • AM (4 activities)
      • XC (2 activities)
      Check the MARC Trails activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in MARC Trails?
      The most popular Strava segments in MARC Trails are:
      • Boulder Dash (209 athletes)
      • Granite Express (167 athletes)
      • Feather & Iron (145 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in MARC Trails.
      ▼ What trails are closed in MARC Trails?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in MARC Trails. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 14
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in MARC Trails?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in MARC Trails?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in MARC Trails are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in MARC Trails.
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