more stats
2,183 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:04:27
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
00:04:27
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
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100153 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54444 in E-Biking
    • #147777 in Trail Running
    • #156652 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,533 in Mountain Biking · Quebec [+]
    • #1,073 in E-Biking
    • #1,626 in Trail Running
    • #1,619 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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 305 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Low Cal Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Toronto)
Jul 5, 2026
 Always awesome
Jul 20, 2025 @ 7:21pm
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May 31, 2025 @ 7:22pm
May 31, 2025
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May 24, 2025 @ 2:26pm
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Sep 19, 2024 @ 12:17pm
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Status:
on Jul 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.27 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2:39 | 98 | Nov 12, 2020 , Lac-Sainte-Marie
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Low Cal?
      Low Cal is 2,183 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Low Cal?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Low Cal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Low Cal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Low Cal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Low Cal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Low Cal. The trail is 2,183 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Low Cal?
      Low Cal is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,192 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,194 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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