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1,867 ft
Distance
-163 ft
Descent
00:05:31
Avg time
-164 ft
Altitude change
695 ft
Altitude min
860 ft
Altitude max
859 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
1,552 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:05:31
Avg time

Matrice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Centre Castor
    Valcartier, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13115 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #279 in Mountain Biking · Quebec
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Land Owner
    Forces Armées Canadiennes

Une vraie verte, Flowy, large, sans surprise

Tags
Flowy

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 173 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 582 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Matrice Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2025 @ 10:11am
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Jun 17, 2024 @ 11:30am
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Jun 17, 2023 @ 5:24am
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May 26, 2023 @ 12:38pm
May 26, 2023
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on Aug 29, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      9:06 | 258 | Jun 17, 2023 , Valcartier
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Matrice located?
      Matrice is located in Centre Castor, Valcartier, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Centre Castor trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.91187, -71.44979.
      ▼ How hard is Matrice?
      Matrice is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Matrice?
      The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 695 ft to 860 ft.
      ▼ How long is Matrice?
      Matrice is 1,867 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Matrice?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Matrice. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Matrice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Matrice are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Matrice?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Matrice. The trail is 1,867 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Matrice?
      Matrice is a very popular trail. There have been 2,114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,618 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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