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2.0 miles
Distance
252 ft
Climb
-318 ft
Descent
00:35:30
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
1,242 ft
Altitude min
1,416 ft
Altitude max
1,352 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
4,127 ft
Distance climb
4,833 ft
Distance down
1,759 ft
Distance flat
00:35:30
Avg time

MEC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sentiers du Moulin
    Lac Beauport, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48082 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10992 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Mai à octobre
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2008
  • Land Owner
    Sentiers du Moulin

La MEC est un sentier de niveau difficile mesurant 3.5 km qui a été complétée en 2009. Ce sentier permet de faire une boucle d’environ 5 km avec le sentier Lutin Tom. Il comprend une section plus technique sur des caps de roche qui peut être évitée ainsi que plusieurs belles sections qui se parcours à vitesse élevée.

source: Répertoire des sentiers Vélo Québec
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    MEC
    2015 - 2018
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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        Directions to mec trailhead (46.992770, -71.278140)
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        Ape-petizers
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        Mapa Mapa
        Cool old school XC.
        Pas une option de retour plus facile!
        Enduro Bros s'abstenir.
        louisvillerider
        Cool cross country trail with some fun rock features. Looked maybe more enjoyable riding it up.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is MEC located?
        MEC is located in Sentiers du Moulin, Lac Beauport, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Sentiers du Moulin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.99277, -71.27814.
        ▼ How hard is MEC?
        MEC is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for MEC?
        MEC has 252 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,242 ft to 1,416 ft.
        ▼ How long is MEC?
        MEC is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on MEC?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on MEC. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride MEC?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride MEC are:
        • June (21 activities)
        • July (15 activities)
        • September (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access MEC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to MEC are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride MEC?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride MEC. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is MEC?
        MEC is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,092 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,042 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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