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1.5 miles
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-912 ft
Descent
00:24:44
Avg time
-893 ft
Altitude change
747 ft
Altitude min
1,639 ft
Altitude max
1,639 ft
Altitude start
748 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-54.6%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
607 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
413 ft
Distance flat
00:24:44
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Lager Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Velo MSM
    Lac-Sainte-Marie, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12624 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Velo MSM

Most difficult decent trail at MSM large rock feature 2/3 of the way down. Tight and steep switchbacks, fast technical riding.

Access Info

From the top of the lift or as a continuation of Pilsner starting after the picnic table

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 26 rides
  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • 305 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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May 26, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/Toronto)
May 26, 2026
 tree down in the middle after the last climb before you head back down, can duck under. Will need a chainsaw, tree leaning against another tree
Aug 2, 2025 @ 1:09pm
Aug 2, 2025
Jul 1, 2024 @ 7:37am
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Jun 26, 2024 @ 7:20am
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Jun 14, 2024 @ 2:54am
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on May 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.4 (25 votes)
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        Directions to lager trailhead (45.928400, -75.869100)
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        8:33 | 617 | Sep 9, 2022 , Lac-Sainte-Marie
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        15:36 | 494 | Jun 6, 2022 , Lac-Sainte-Marie
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lager

        ▼ Where is Lager located?
        Lager 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 45.9284, -75.8691.
        ▼ How hard is Lager?
        Lager is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lager?
        Lager has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 912 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 747 ft to 1,639 ft.
        ▼ Is Lager a point to point trail?
        Yes, Lager is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lager?
        Lager is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lager?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lager. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lager?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lager are:
        • July (34 activities)
        • September (23 activities)
        • June (23 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lager? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lager?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Lager. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lager?
        Lager is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,744 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,721 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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