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1.4 miles
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-879 ft
Descent
00:26:48
Avg time
-845 ft
Altitude change
823 ft
Altitude min
1,669 ft
Altitude max
1,669 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-46.5%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
574 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat
00:26:48
Avg time

Boneshaker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Velo MSM
    Lac-Sainte-Marie, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5374 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33165 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Velo MSM

Technical singletrack with narrow traverses and steep descents, often involving rock faces.

Access Info

Ride up TTOP to the Gazebo, from the Gazebo about 20m to the right is the entrance to Stout, follow stout, and then merge left onto imperial stout, to join back with Radar road. Continue up Radar Road to the next intersection, take a left onto the Cheval Connector which will bring you up a steep climb to the top of a chairlift. Boneshaker is just beyond the chairlift up and to the left.

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 519 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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on Jun 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.65 (43 votes)
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        Directions to boneshaker trailhead (45.939310, -75.857450)

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        First Time Riding BONESHAKER at Velo MSM
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        4:02 | 113 | Jan 5, 2026 , Lac-Sainte-Marie
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        9:31 | 194 | Jul 3, 2025 , Lac-Sainte-Marie
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        7:27 | 417 | Sep 13, 2024 , Lac-Sainte-Marie
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        22:04 | 212 | Dec 24, 2023 , Lac-Sainte-Marie
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Boneshaker

        Where is Boneshaker located?
        Boneshaker is located in Velo MSM, Lac-Sainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Velo MSM trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.93931, -75.85745.
        How hard is Boneshaker?
        Boneshaker is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Boneshaker?
        Boneshaker has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 879 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 823 ft to 1,669 ft.
        How long is Boneshaker?
        Boneshaker is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Boneshaker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Boneshaker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Boneshaker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Boneshaker are:
        • July (43 activities)
        • September (38 activities)
        • October (32 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Boneshaker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boneshaker are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Boneshaker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Boneshaker. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Boneshaker?
        Boneshaker is a very popular trail. There have been 2,973 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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