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3,638 ft
Distance
-620 ft
Descent
00:09:52
Avg time
-620 ft
Altitude change
129 ft
Altitude min
749 ft
Altitude max
749 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-50.8%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
3,383 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:09:52
Avg time

Axemate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Duncan's Gulch
    Corner Brook, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31775 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #47 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other
  • Year Opened
    2020

This trail is currently under construction and not complete

The newest addition to the humber valley descents, axemate is a narrow singletrack with lots of roots, rocks, flat and off camber corners, berms, and some small/medium jumps/drops. Trail begins after turning off the quarry access road and ends in an old, unused pit near the TCH. Riders can descend a steep spine in the pit to the highway, or climb back up through an old doubletrack, and then some snowmobile trails back to Massey drive.

Access Info

Access from Joles Knob or Massey Drive via quarry access trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

This is a mountain bike specific trail. It has many blind corners and steep descents that pose significant risk to hikers. Hiking is strongly discouraged.

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 111 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Axemate Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:15pm (America/St_Johns)
Sep 20, 2026
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over. Before bridge near bottom.
Jul 11, 2025 @ 8:55am
Jul 11, 2025
Trail is in great shape. Bit dry in spots.
Sep 14, 2024 @ 1:34pm
Sep 14, 2024
The trail is clear, dry and in good condition. I always found it was easiest to go down on the left side of the steepest section. It appears that...
Jun 14, 2022 @ 3:19am
Jun 14, 2022
Running the best it's ever been.
May 24, 2022 @ 3:10am
May 24, 2022
Trail running decent, still maintenance to be done as dirtbikes are now using this trail. Be very cautious on all of the features as they have...
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on Sep 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.42 (8 votes)
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      Directions to axemate trailhead (48.946500, -57.897070)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Axemate located?
      Axemate is located in Duncan's Gulch, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Duncan's Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.9465, -57.89707.
      ▼ How hard is Axemate?
      Axemate is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Axemate?
      The trail has 620 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 129 ft to 749 ft.
      ▼ Is Axemate a point to point trail?
      Yes, Axemate is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Axemate?
      Axemate is 3,638 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Axemate?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Axemate. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Axemate?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Axemate are:
      • August (32 activities)
      • July (21 activities)
      • June (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Axemate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Axemate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Axemate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Axemate. The trail is 3,638 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Axemate?
      Axemate is a very popular trail. There have been 1,393 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,422 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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