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1.3 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
00:13:30
Avg time
-207 ft
Altitude change
1,613 ft
Altitude min
1,837 ft
Altitude max
1,820 ft
Altitude start
1,614 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
886 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:13:30
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Ficelle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Circuits Frontières
    East Hereford, Quebec
  • Ref Number
    #28
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39228 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Amélioration de la fluidité dans la Ficelle, c’est maintenant une vrai descente à sens unique avec quelques sauts optionnels … nouveau coup de cœur assuré

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 265 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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        Directions to ficelle trailhead (45.066870, -71.547480)
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        Ma plus longue ride à vie, à East Hereford!...
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        35:50 | 42 | Aug 19, 2025 , East Hereford
        Les Circuits Frontières - Ficelle - August...
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        5:51 | 322 | Oct 9, 2019 , East Hereford
        Scott et Sophie Ficelle
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        10:14 | 105 | Oct 22, 2019 , East Hereford

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ficelle

        ▼ Where is Ficelle located?
        Ficelle is located in Circuits Frontières, East Hereford, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Circuits Frontières trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.06687, -71.54748.
        ▼ How hard is Ficelle?
        Ficelle is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ficelle?
        Ficelle has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 229 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,613 ft to 1,837 ft.
        ▼ Is Ficelle a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ficelle is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ficelle?
        Ficelle is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ficelle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ficelle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ficelle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ficelle are:
        • July (78 activities)
        • September (45 activities)
        • August (42 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Ficelle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ficelle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ficelle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Ficelle. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ficelle?
        Ficelle is a very popular trail. There have been 998 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,039 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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