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6.2 miles
Distance
1,079 ft
Climb
-901 ft
Descent
00:50:43
Avg time
178 ft
Altitude change
852 ft
Altitude min
1,268 ft
Altitude max
852 ft
Altitude start
1,030 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
30.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:50:43
Avg time

Madawaska Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sentiers Madawaska Trails
    Edmundston, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93700 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58528 in E-Biking
    • #343375 in Trail Running
    • #339508 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #359 in Mountain Biking · New Brunswick [+]
    • #119 in E-Biking
    • #956 in Trail Running
    • #894 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Madawaska is a highly rated 10 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Edmundston New Brunswick. It has bridges. Nearby: restrooms and a picnic spot. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 329 m blue climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 50 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 21 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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on Aug 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.39 (9 votes)
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      Directions to madawaska trailhead (47.363700, -68.356420)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      BloodyFun
      Great trail system! I'm from Colorado where the riding is very different, but found these trails super fun. Fast, flowy, well maintained, and good signage! Well done Edmundston!
      extremumadventura extremumadventura
      Really awesome early morning. Not a whole lot of traffic.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Madawaska located?
      Madawaska is located in Sentiers Madawaska Trails, Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the Sentiers Madawaska Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.3637, -68.35642.
      ▼ How hard is Madawaska?
      Madawaska is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Madawaska?
      Madawaska has 1,079 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 901 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 852 ft to 1,268 ft.
      ▼ Is Madawaska a point to point trail?
      Yes, Madawaska is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Madawaska?
      Madawaska is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Madawaska?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Madawaska. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Madawaska?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Madawaska are:
      • July (5 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Madawaska? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Madawaska are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Madawaska?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Madawaska. The trail is 6.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Madawaska?
      Madawaska is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 206 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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