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59 ft
Distance
00:02:22
Avg time
255 ft
Altitude min
255 ft
Altitude max
255 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
00:02:22
Avg time

Grumpy Looper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Academy Hill
    Pasadena, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Incredibly short and easy way to ride the Academy Hill trails from PSNP. Break in the trees near the start of Looper Run allows immediate access to Academy ATV trail as well as the lower entrance to Grumpy Stump.

Access Info

Head from the parking lot up and across the lawn in front of the lodge, towards Looper Run. There is a break in the trees to the left.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
All
  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Grumpy Looper Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/St_Johns)
Sep 13, 2026
Bear hanging around town eating garbage has been seen on Swedish Fire Torch, Chuck It, and Jam Jam.
Jul 6, 2026 @ 10:37am (America/St_Johns)
Jul 6, 2026
Significant rain in the past week. Some trails are more saturated than others. Expect slippery conditions, especially on more technical trails and...
Aug 8, 2025 @ 5:43am
Aug 8, 2025
Goes without saying, but the entire region is bone dry. Please don't toss cigarette butts or anything else that may start a fire.
Jun 18, 2025 @ 9:37am
Jun 18, 2025
Conditions have been great, showers are forecasted for the next several days followed by another stretch of warm/sunny weather. Expect ideal...
Nov 15, 2022 @ 4:22am
Nov 15, 2022
Hard crust of snow/ice virtually everywhere. Some trails will be impassable or extremely difficult. Fat or plus sized tires and studs are encouraged.
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