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4,698 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-255 ft
Descent
00:04:59
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
867 ft
Altitude min
1,123 ft
Altitude max
1,118 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
3,130 ft
Distance down
1,329 ft
Distance flat
00:04:59
Avg time

Cairn #21 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Parc du Mont-Sainte-Anne (Sépaq)
    Saint‑Ferréol‑les‑Neiges, Quebec
  • Ref Number
    #21
  • AKA
    21
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2023 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Sépaq (Société des établissements de plein air du Québec)

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Cairn #21 is a highly rated 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Saint‑Ferréol‑les‑Neiges Quebec. This mountain bike only trail. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 129 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,450 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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        Directions to cairn-21 trailhead (47.103870, -70.886220)

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        youtuber Cairn | Mont-Sainte-Anne | Quebec City MTB
        1775 | Aug 31, 2017 , Saint‑Ferréol‑les‑Neiges
        'That looks really weird...'
        0:16 | 131 | Aug 4, 2024 , Saint‑Ferréol‑les‑Neiges

        Routes with this trail

        4.0 11 miles 856 ft 4 Loop
        Parcours débutant/intermédiaire empruntant en grande majorité des sentiers singletracks. Possibilité...
        3.5 25 miles 2,476 ft 16 Point to Point
        Lots of milage and a fair amount of vert on this iconic mountain. Bring your A game.
        17 miles 1,221 ft 11 Loop
        That is one of the finest way to ride your average mountain bike accros the legendary MSA trail system....

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cairn #21

        Where is Cairn #21 located?
        Cairn #21 is located in Parc du Mont-Sainte-Anne (Sépaq), Saint‑Ferréol‑les‑Neiges, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Parc du Mont-Sainte-Anne (Sépaq) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10387, -70.88622.
        How hard is Cairn #21?
        Cairn #21 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Cairn #21?
        Cairn #21 has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 255 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 867 ft to 1,123 ft.
        How long is Cairn #21?
        Cairn #21 is 4,698 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Cairn #21?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cairn #21. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Cairn #21?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cairn #21 are:
        • July (245 activities)
        • August (160 activities)
        • September (145 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Cairn #21? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cairn #21 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Cairn #21?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Cairn #21. The trail is 4,698 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Cairn #21?
        Cairn #21 is a very popular trail. There have been 10,123 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,230 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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