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873 ft
Distance
-81 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
181 ft
Altitude min
262 ft
Altitude max
262 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-41.2%
Grade max
502 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time

La Buteuse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Parc de L'Île Melville (secteur des chutes)
    Shawinigan, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #171210 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,259 in Mountain Biking · Quebec
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Ville de Shawinigan

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La Buteuse is a 266 m popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Shawinigan Quebec. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is La Buteuse located?
      La Buteuse is located in Parc de L'Île Melville (secteur des chutes), Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Parc de L'Île Melville (secteur des chutes) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.53149, -72.76752.
      ▼ How hard is La Buteuse?
      La Buteuse is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for La Buteuse?
      The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 181 ft to 262 ft.
      ▼ Is La Buteuse a point to point trail?
      La Buteuse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is La Buteuse?
      La Buteuse is 873 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on La Buteuse?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on La Buteuse. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access La Buteuse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to La Buteuse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride La Buteuse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride La Buteuse. The trail is 873 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is La Buteuse?
      La Buteuse is a very popular trail. There have been 350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 646 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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