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1.9 miles
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-1,054 ft
Descent
00:06:24
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
00:06:24
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
    #3530 in Mountain Biking
  • 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
  • 11 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 134 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 968 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Jun 17, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Toronto)
Jun 17, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026
 Big tree down 2/3 of the way down in the old section. Comes up quick. Chainsaw definitely needed
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        Routes with this trail

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        TTOP/Growler Loop
        ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 802 ft • 3 • Loop •
        It's exactly 5KM! How cool is that.
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        TTOP -> Lug-Tread-Growl
        ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 1,266 ft • 9 •
        The best intermediate difficulty mountain loop at Velo MSM.
        99
        TTOP/Stout/Growler Loop
        ★ 2.8 • 4 miles • 942 ft • 4 •
        Gives a little extra riding in comparison to the regular TTOP/ loop.
        4.8 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Growler

        ▼ 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 8 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 5,035 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,900 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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