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3,612 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:12:38
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
295 ft
Altitude max
295 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
978 ft
Distance climb
1,650 ft
Distance down
984 ft
Distance flat
00:12:38
Avg time

La rochante Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #44910 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151931 in Trail Running
    • #119203 in Hiking
    • #25627 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #792 in Mountain Biking · Quebec [+]
    • #1,691 in Trail Running
    • #1,208 in Hiking
    • #1,003 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Ville de Shawinigan

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AI Generated Description

La rochante is a 1 km popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Shawinigan Quebec. This multi-use trail. It features rock garden. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock gardens

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 51 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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La rochante Trail Reports

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      Directions to la-rochante trailhead (46.525850, -72.763310)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is La rochante located?
      La rochante 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 46.52585, -72.76331.
      ▼ How hard is La rochante?
      La rochante is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for La rochante?
      La rochante has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 295 ft.
      ▼ How long is La rochante?
      La rochante is 3,612 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on La rochante?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on La rochante. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride La rochante?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride La rochante are:
      • July (9 activities)
      • August (6 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access La rochante? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to La rochante are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride La rochante?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride La rochante. The trail is 3,612 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is La rochante?
      La rochante is a very popular trail. There have been 233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 261 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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