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1.4 miles
Distance
128 ft
Climb
-335 ft
Descent
00:20:47
Avg time
-208 ft
Altitude change
167 ft
Altitude min
378 ft
Altitude max
375 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-37.2%
Grade max
21.1%
Grade min
2,306 ft
Distance climb
4,183 ft
Distance down
850 ft
Distance flat
00:20:47
Avg time

Ginger Route Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Corner Brook Gorge
    Corner Brook, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36170 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65520 in Trail Running
    • #85655 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #55 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #161 in Trail Running
    • #245 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013

Ginger Route is a biking-primary multi-use trail designed for the beginner to advanced rider. The trail has several narrow sections and steep switchbacks near the end that can make a challenging climb for the beginner rider.

Access Info

Access from the upper Margaret Bowater parking lot or from the top of Ginger Route at Crockers Road.

Disclaimer

Trail can get very slippery when wet. To maintain trail quality, please avoid during heavy wet weather.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Ginger Route Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2025 @ 5:02pm
Jul 12, 2025
Trail is in great shape. WCCA maintenance crew were through recently.
Jul 2, 2025 @ 4:16pm
Jul 2, 2025
The Ginger Route is in great condition. The WCCA Trail Maintenance crew were working on the trail before my run.
Jun 4, 2025 @ 6:47pm
Jun 4, 2025
Trail is in great conditions. A couple of very minor muddy spots but nothing to worry about.
Mar 9, 2025 @ 1:56pm
Mar 9, 2025
Sep 16, 2024 @ 2:47pm
Sep 16, 2024
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on Jul 12, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ginger Route located?
      Ginger Route 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 48.93718, -57.9153.
      ▼ How hard is Ginger Route?
      Ginger Route is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ginger Route?
      Ginger Route has 128 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 335 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 167 ft to 378 ft.
      ▼ Is Ginger Route a point to point trail?
      Ginger Route is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ginger Route?
      Ginger Route is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ginger Route?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ginger Route. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ginger Route?
      Ginger Route is best visited during: May - November.
      ▼ How do I access Ginger Route? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ginger Route are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ginger Route?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Ginger Route. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ginger Route?
      Ginger Route is a very popular trail. There have been 2,633 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,794 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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