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      Trail system set around the city water treatment ponds.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: City Managed
      Land Manager: City of Bathurst
      Parkwood Elementary School google parking directions plan a road trip here
      Access Info:
      There are two trail-head. one starts at the Squire Green Golf club, you can hit the NB trail. The other trail-head which is the popular spot, is behind the Nepisiguit River store on St-Anne street.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 24, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      80
      Trails Mountain Bike
      68
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Gravel Bike
      13
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      11
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      33
      Trails Hike
      47
      Trails Trail Running
      47
      Trails Snowshoe
      10
      Trails Nordic Ski
      12
      Total Distance
      50 miles
      Total Descent
      2,386 ft
      Total Vertical
      97 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      143 ft
      Reports
      308
      Photos
      210
      Completed Counter
      2,784

      Popular MFB Chaleur Mountain Biking Trails

      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 3,274 ft • 19 ft • 98 •
      Nice trail that rides along a skinny spine then a steepish downhill to the reservoir.
      • 90 ★ 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 • 79 •
      Ridge Part II is a very narrow single track with some floowy sections.
      • 75 ★ 4.7 • 1,381 ft • 43 ft • 77 •
      Fun techy trail.
      • 75 ★ 4.5 • 804 ft • 60 ft • 77 •
      Very rooty (and often wet) section followed by a steep climb when coming in from the reservoir.
      • 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,686 ft • 11 ft • 74 •
      Fast flowy trail.
      • 85 ★ 4.4 • 2,995 ft • 30 ft • 73 •
      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 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,165 ft • 13 ft • 73 •
      Nice flowy trail.

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      MFB Chaleur Mountain Bike Routes

      9 miles • 518 ft • 29 • Loop •
      Full loop of the MTB trails starting at Nepisiguit trail head.
      • 6 miles • 315 ft • 24 •
      • 3 miles • 161 ft • 6 •
      • 5 miles • 346 ft • 4 •
      • 5 miles • 259 ft • 19 •
      • 11 miles • 654 ft • 29 •

      Photos of MFB Chaleur Mountain Bike

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      Videos of MFB Chaleur Mountain Bike

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      0:16 | 186 | Aug 30, 2019
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      Recent Trail Reports

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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 Bike6836 miles2,067 ft12 miles98 ft
      #1,795#918330711,944
      E-Bike55 miles194 ft2 miles89 ft
      2937
      Gravel Bike1317 miles696 ft6 miles95 ft
      #2,162#111
      Adaptive Bike1117 miles686 ft6 miles95 ft
      #2,167#11142
      Winter Fat Bike3323 miles1,198 ft8 miles95 ft
      #2,162#11175518
      Hike4726 miles1,401 ft8 miles98 ft
      #7,199#14130034
      Trail Running4726 miles1,401 ft8 miles98 ft
      #6,095#15300141
      Snowshoe106 miles338 ft2 miles92 ft
      #1,292#1113
      Nordic Ski1214 miles322 ft2 miles82 ft
      #851#371382

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in MFB Chaleur?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in MFB Chaleur are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in MFB Chaleur?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in MFB Chaleur are:
      • September (54 activities)
      • July (48 activities)
      • August (46 activities)
      Check the MFB Chaleur reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in MFB Chaleur?
      There are 4 parking locations listed in MFB Chaleur. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in MFB Chaleur?
      The longest trail in MFB Chaleur is Bathurst NB Trails Cycling Loop at 14.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in MFB Chaleur?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in MFB Chaleur?
      ▼ How many trails are in MFB Chaleur?
      MFB Chaleur has a total of 80 trails. Of those, 68 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in MFB Chaleur to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in MFB Chaleur?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in MFB Chaleur is Bathurst NB Trails Cycling Loop with 120 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in MFB Chaleur?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in MFB Chaleur is Bathurst NB Trails Cycling Loop with 120 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in MFB Chaleur?
      MFB Chaleur supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in MFB Chaleur?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in MFB Chaleur is The Roots with an average grade of 7.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in MFB Chaleur?
      The overall region status for MFB Chaleur is Clear / Green. Out of 46 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 41
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in MFB Chaleur?
      There are 5 trails in MFB Chaleur 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 MFB Chaleur?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in MFB Chaleur are: View all mountain biking routes in MFB Chaleur.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in MFB Chaleur?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in MFB Chaleur are:
      • XC (3 activities)
      • AM (3 activities)
      • RD (1 activities)
      Check the MFB Chaleur activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in MFB Chaleur?
      The most popular Strava segments in MFB Chaleur are:
      • La pompeuse (359 athletes)
      • New Trail #2 to Serpentine (334 athletes)
      • Counter - Ridge Part II (196 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in MFB Chaleur.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in MFB Chaleur?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in MFB Chaleur?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in MFB Chaleur are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in MFB Chaleur.
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