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2,183 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:04:06
Avg time
58 ft
Altitude change
599 ft
Altitude min
686 ft
Altitude max
623 ft
Altitude start
681 ft
Altitude end
2.645%
Grade
-11.819%
Grade max
14.008%
Grade min
1,031 ft
Distance climb
930 ft
Distance down
182 ft
Distance flat
00:04:06
Avg time

Low Cal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Velo MSM
    Lac-Sainte-Marie, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14157 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41293 in E-Biking
    • #117145 in Trail Running
    • #158456 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Velo MSM

Like a warm sweater or perfectly worn-in slippers, Low Cal will provide a comfortable and stress-free ride along the edge of a gentle stream.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 45 miles avg distance
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  • 275 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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        Directions to low-cal trailhead (45.955870, -75.869250)

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        THE LAKE LOOP & LAKE SIDE TRAILS//MSM...
        36:56 | 72 | Sep 19, 2021 , Lac-Sainte-Marie
        Bikebacking - Mont Sainte-Marie
        2:39 | 97 | Nov 12, 2020 , Lac-Sainte-Marie

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Low Cal

        ▼ Where is Low Cal located?
        Low Cal 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 45.95587, -75.86925.
        ▼ How hard is Low Cal?
        Low Cal is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.645%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Low Cal?
        Low Cal has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 599 ft to 686 ft.
        ▼ Is Low Cal a point to point trail?
        Low Cal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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