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4,485 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-277 ft
Descent
1,555 ft
High Point
-265 ft
Altitude change
1,276 ft
Altitude min
1,541 ft
Altitude start
1,276 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
394 ft
Distance climb
3,182 ft
Distance down
909 ft
Distance flat

Mel & Frank Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Parc du Mont Loup-Garou
    Sainte-Adèle, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Other
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    Ville de Saint-Adèle

Sentier construit en honneur de Mel et Franck par la communauté de plein air de Sainte-Adèle.

Le sentier commun, nommé MEL est bleu. Il y a 4 sections noires (EXPERT SEULEMENT) nommées FRANK au long du parcours.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 13 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 258 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 609 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Mel & Frank Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 3, 2026
 Mel is closed at this time, but the Frank parts are open. Lots of fun.
Oct 24, 2025 @ 11:03am (America/Toronto)
Oct 24, 2025
Sep 20, 2025 @ 9:25am (America/Toronto)
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Aug 23, 2025 @ 8:29am
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Aug 6, 2025 @ 4:19pm
Aug 6, 2025
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on Jun 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to mel--frank trailhead (45.949020, -74.192410)
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        MEL&FRANK//2025//MONT LOUP...
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        8:05 | 62 | Sep 29, 2025 , Sainte-Adèle
        Je m'attendais à...plus...
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        9:19 | 71 | Sep 2, 2025 , Sainte-Adèle
        3.5 ★★★★★
        6 Ratings
        5 ★ 33%
        4 ★ 17%
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        2 ★ 33%
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        1 Review & Comments

        apg2222
        Wow ! Vraiment très beau. Je ne m'attendais pas à autant de flow et les berms sont incroyables!!!! Beau travail par l'équipe.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Mel & Frank located?
        Mel & Frank is located in Parc du Mont Loup-Garou, Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Parc du Mont Loup-Garou trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.94902, -74.19241.
        ▼ How hard is Mel & Frank?
        Mel & Frank is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mel & Frank?
        Mel & Frank has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 277 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,276 ft to 1,555 ft.
        ▼ Is Mel & Frank a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mel & Frank is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mel & Frank?
        Mel & Frank is 4,485 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mel & Frank?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mel & Frank. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Mel & Frank? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mel & Frank are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Mel & Frank?
        Mel & Frank is a very popular trail. There have been 2,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,235 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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