more stats
2,497 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:06:35
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
633 ft
Altitude min
719 ft
Altitude max
709 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
348 ft
Distance climb
1,706 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:06:35
Avg time

Lower Ridgeback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Velo MSM
    Lac-Sainte-Marie, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84452 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44933 in E-Biking
    • #92970 in Trail Running
    • #106136 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,320 in Mountain Biking · Quebec [+]
    • #889 in E-Biking
    • #1,056 in Trail Running
    • #1,097 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Velo MSM

Smooth, rolling contour descent best ridden in the NASCAR direction.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 550 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Lower Ridgeback Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Toronto)
Jul 5, 2026
 Great fun with the berms for any apprentice
Sep 13, 2025 @ 11:29pm (America/Toronto)
Sep 13, 2025
May 31, 2025 @ 7:22pm
May 31, 2025
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Sep 19, 2024 @ 12:17pm
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on Jul 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 ★ 43%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★ 29%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Ridgeback located?
      Lower Ridgeback 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 45.95175, -75.86594.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Ridgeback?
      Lower Ridgeback is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Ridgeback?
      Lower Ridgeback has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 633 ft to 719 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Ridgeback a point to point trail?
      Lower Ridgeback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Ridgeback?
      Lower Ridgeback is 2,497 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Ridgeback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Ridgeback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Ridgeback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Ridgeback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Ridgeback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Lower Ridgeback. The trail is 2,497 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Ridgeback?
      Lower Ridgeback is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,365 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,398 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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