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709 ft
Distance
-70 ft
Descent
00:00:36
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
312 ft
Altitude min
384 ft
Altitude max
384 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
10 ft
Distance climb
656 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat
00:00:36
Avg time

Gannets Gambit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Tolt
    Witless bay, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16057 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #175130 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    APR - OCT
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2021

Alternate route down the Tolt. Starting with a pretty mellow section of trail you can build some speed and sweep through several turns through the woods. Hard right when you break out of the trees up a rock face.

Opens to a beauty view of Witless Bay. Crux of the trail is next - recommend jumping off and sizing this one up. Roll down the off camber rock face and pull to the left as angle steepens quick - enter the Gannet.

VERY small run out on this one - enter the Gambit - so you'll want to be ready on the brakes well before you enter the trees - stick to a quick left at the bottom of the rock face

Finishes off with a pretty straight run down through the woods with a few lumps to keep you on your toes. Breaks out onto the tail end of Tobin's Trot.

Access Info

Access off of Tolt Climb

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* Rock face roll is blind, with a VERY short run-out *

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 25, 2023 @ 7:53am
Oct 25, 2023
Cleared turn and rock-face climb of overgrowth - running great !
Aug 14, 2023 @ 11:31am
Aug 14, 2023
Cleared bench after last steep and added a small catch berm before the final stretch to Tobins Trot.
Aug 9, 2023 @ 8:05am
Aug 9, 2023
Cleared rockface and final portion of trail of overgrowth and left cuttings from someone cutting wood. Trail is now passable - small rolling...
Sep 13, 2022 @ 10:34am
Sep 13, 2022
 - Runout of rockface overgrown, not passable. - Multiple trees down on final runout, requires clearing.
Jul 22, 2021 @ 9:11am
Jul 22, 2021
Cleared overgrowth on last portion of trail before exit to Tobins Trot.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gannets Gambit

        ▼ Where is Gannets Gambit located?
        Gannets Gambit is located in The Tolt, Witless bay, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the The Tolt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.28668, -52.82833.
        ▼ How hard is Gannets Gambit?
        Gannets Gambit is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 10.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gannets Gambit?
        The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 312 ft to 384 ft.
        ▼ Is Gannets Gambit a point to point trail?
        Yes, Gannets Gambit is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Gannets Gambit?
        Gannets Gambit is 709 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gannets Gambit?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gannets Gambit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gannets Gambit?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gannets Gambit are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Gannets Gambit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gannets Gambit are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gannets Gambit?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Gannets Gambit. The trail is 709 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gannets Gambit?
        Gannets Gambit is a very popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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