more stats
1,677 ft
Distance
-136 ft
Descent
00:03:01
Avg time
-136 ft
Altitude change
826 ft
Altitude min
963 ft
Altitude max
963 ft
Altitude start
827 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,493 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:03:01
Avg time

L'Épingle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Parc du Mont-Bellevue
    Sherbrooke, Quebec
  • Ref Number
    #18
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47720 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #144747 in Trail Running
    • #140345 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #840 in Mountain Biking · Quebec [+]
    • #1,586 in Trail Running
    • #1,426 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Sentier de descente seulement sauf le premier tiers où l'on circule en fait dans la Léandre qui est une montée et donc double sens à cet endroit. Devient ensuite sens unique en descente jusqu'en bas.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 148 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 967 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is L'Épingle located?
      L'Épingle is located in Parc du Mont-Bellevue, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Parc du Mont-Bellevue trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.38254, -71.91363.
      ▼ How hard is L'Épingle?
      L'Épingle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for L'Épingle?
      The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 826 ft to 963 ft.
      ▼ Is L'Épingle a point to point trail?
      L'Épingle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is L'Épingle?
      L'Épingle is 1,677 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on L'Épingle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on L'Épingle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride L'Épingle?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride L'Épingle are:
      • June (60 activities)
      • September (60 activities)
      • July (59 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access L'Épingle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to L'Épingle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride L'Épingle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride L'Épingle. The trail is 1,677 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is L'Épingle?
      L'Épingle is a very popular trail. There have been 6,600 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,378 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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