more stats
1,024 ft
Distance
-59 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
400 ft
Altitude min
461 ft
Altitude max
461 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
1,024 ft
Distance down
00:02:49
Avg time

Clumsy Thumbs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Academy Hill
    Pasadena, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6348 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34308 in E-Biking
    • #77467 in Trail Running
    • #97087 in Hiking
    • #23194 in Snowshoeing
    • #12194 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #15 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #20 in E-Biking
    • #184 in Trail Running
    • #266 in Hiking
    • #143 in Snowshoeing
    • #58 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Nov
  • eBike Allowed

A tight and technical bit of singletrack with lots of roots and flat corners.

Access Info

Trail can be found off of Academy Hill

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Rooty

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
All
  • 123 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Clumsy Thumbs Trail Reports

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Oct 28, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/St_Johns)
2 days
Mixed conditions to be expected, trails are currently fairly dry and riding well. Majority of trails have recently had leaves blown and trees cut...
Sep 13, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/St_Johns)
Sep 13, 2026
Bear hanging around town eating garbage has been seen on Swedish Fire Torch, Chuck It, and Jam Jam.
Jul 21, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/St_Johns)
Jul 21, 2026
Downed trees have been cut out and trails are in good shape!
Jul 6, 2026 @ 10:37am (America/St_Johns)
Jul 6, 2026
Significant rain in the past week. Some trails are more saturated than others. Expect slippery conditions, especially on more technical trails and...
Jun 23, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Miquelon)
Jun 23, 2026
great
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on Oct 28, 2026
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clumsy Thumbs located?
      Clumsy Thumbs is located in Academy Hill, Pasadena, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Academy Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.99437, -57.57674.
      ▼ How hard is Clumsy Thumbs?
      Clumsy Thumbs is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clumsy Thumbs?
      The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 400 ft to 461 ft.
      ▼ Is Clumsy Thumbs a point to point trail?
      Clumsy Thumbs is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clumsy Thumbs?
      Clumsy Thumbs is 1,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clumsy Thumbs?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Clumsy Thumbs. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Clumsy Thumbs?
      Clumsy Thumbs is best visited during: May - Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Clumsy Thumbs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clumsy Thumbs are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clumsy Thumbs?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Clumsy Thumbs. The trail is 1,024 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clumsy Thumbs?
      Clumsy Thumbs is a very popular trail. There have been 398 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 557 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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