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1,719 ft
Distance
-148 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
-148 ft
Altitude change
135 ft
Altitude min
283 ft
Altitude max
282 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,260 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time

French Extension Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Corner Brook Gorge
    Corner Brook, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #204762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143112 in Trail Running
    • #321365 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #263 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #274 in Trail Running
    • #687 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

An old access road and pole line tuned into a short descent trail and avoid crawling under the pipeline after riding dually. The end is pretty steep with a little drop into the old fire pit area.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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French Extension Trail Reports

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Aug 28, 2023 @ 5:39am
Aug 28, 2023
 Thought we’d ride up French Extension to avoid riding up pipeline to get to the gorge trail but that was a bad idea. Hardly ridable.
Aug 24, 2023 @ 12:35pm
Aug 24, 2023
 First update since bridge was put in last Year. Trail is in perfect condition was cut back/whipped and blown a couple days ago!
Aug 24, 2023 @ 12:35pm
Aug 24, 2023
May 18, 2022 @ 5:03am
May 18, 2022
 Top section is super wet as usual, mid section riding pretty good. The stream is very high, and no easy way across it. Prepare for wet feet/knees.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is French Extension located?
      French Extension is located in Corner Brook Gorge, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Corner Brook Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.93876, -57.92685.
      ▼ How hard is French Extension?
      French Extension is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for French Extension?
      The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 135 ft to 283 ft.
      ▼ How long is French Extension?
      French Extension is 1,719 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on French Extension?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on French Extension. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride French Extension?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride French Extension are:
      • July (5 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access French Extension? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to French Extension are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride French Extension?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride French Extension. The trail is 1,719 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is French Extension?
      French Extension is a very popular trail. There have been 267 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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