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1.9 miles
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-1,054 ft
Descent
00:18:59
Avg time
-1,037 ft
Altitude change
775 ft
Altitude min
1,812 ft
Altitude max
1,812 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-10.2%
Grade
-40%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,348 ft
Distance flat
00:18:59
Avg time

Growler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Velo MSM
    Lac-Sainte-Marie, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13702 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #289 in Mountain Biking · Quebec
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Velo MSM

Starts at the Jewel Peak, with lower drop in points at Porter, and Radar. Super-fun, fast, good flow. Lots of berms and a couple bridges. Rated as a blue square, but great fun with a bit of speed.

Access Info

Take TTOP as high as you can go. When you get the Jewel Peak, it is on the right hand side of the slab.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 198 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,032 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Growler Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/Toronto)
Sep 28, 2026
 Trailwork at the bottom is yet to be compacted.
Sep 7, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Toronto)
Sep 7, 2026
 Top shape
Jun 17, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Toronto)
Jun 17, 2026
 reporter
Jun 4, 2026 @ 7:19pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 4, 2026
 Big tree down 2/3 of the way down in the old section. Comes up quick. Chainsaw definitely needed
Jul 28, 2025 @ 6:22pm
Jul 28, 2025
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Status:
on Sep 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.67 (46 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      96
      TTOP/Growler Loop
      ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 802 ft • 3 • Loop •
      It's exactly 5KM! How cool is that.
      140
      TTOP -> Lug-Tread-Growl
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 1,266 ft • 9 •
      The best intermediate difficulty mountain loop at Velo MSM.
      101
      TTOP/Stout/Growler Loop
      ★ 2.8 • 4 miles • 942 ft • 4 •
      Gives a little extra riding in comparison to the regular TTOP/Growler loop.
      4.8 ★★★★★
      46 Ratings
      5 ★ 78%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★ 2%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      10 Reviews & Comments

      MountainBikeFrank MountainBikeFrank
      Super intermediate flow trail in mint condition at start of season. Tricky when wet!
      Noncuratlex Noncuratlex
      Well built trail that is an absolute riot to ride top to bottom.
      Tour-MTB
      The new addition to the upper side of growler is amazing! 10/10 👍

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Growler located?
      Growler is located in Velo MSM, Lac-Sainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Velo MSM trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.93678, -75.85088.
      ▼ How hard is Growler?
      Growler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Growler?
      Growler has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,054 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 775 ft to 1,812 ft.
      ▼ How long is Growler?
      Growler is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Growler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Growler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Growler?
      Growler is best visited during: May-October.
      ▼ How do I access Growler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Growler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Growler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Growler. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Growler?
      Growler is a very popular trail. There have been 5,175 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,075 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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