more stats
1,319 ft
Distance
-46 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
470 ft
Altitude min
516 ft
Altitude max
516 ft
Altitude start
469 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
1,155 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:02:29
Avg time

Nar Spruce Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Academy Hill
    Pasadena, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #38759 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44183 in E-Biking
    • #21406 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #57 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #26 in E-Biking
    • #137 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny

A techy rake'n ride that winds through the top of the domestic cutting area. Features some off camber and awkward corners that will challenge most riders as well as a couple low consequence skinnies.

Access Info

Access from the Academy Hill Trail just before the ski park.

Tags
Skinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 107 rides
  • 3 miles avg distance
All
  • 212 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Nar Spruce Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/St_Johns)
Sep 13, 2026
Bear hanging around town eating garbage has been seen on Swedish Fire Torch, Chuck It, and Jam Jam.
Sep 9, 2026 @ 12:48pm (America/Miquelon)
Sep 9, 2026
Aug 9, 2026 @ 6:27pm (America/Miquelon)
Aug 9, 2026
Aug 4, 2026 @ 10:41am (America/St_Johns)
Aug 4, 2026
Vegetation has been whacked back!
Jul 21, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/St_Johns)
Jul 21, 2026
Downed trees have been cut out and trails are in good shape!
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on Sep 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 584 ft • 8 •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nar Spruce located?
      Nar Spruce is located in Academy Hill, Pasadena, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Academy Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.99168, -57.57489.
      ▼ How hard is Nar Spruce?
      Nar Spruce is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nar Spruce?
      The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 470 ft to 516 ft.
      ▼ How long is Nar Spruce?
      Nar Spruce is 1,319 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nar Spruce?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Nar Spruce. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Nar Spruce? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nar Spruce are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nar Spruce?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Nar Spruce. The trail is 1,319 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nar Spruce?
      Nar Spruce is a very popular trail. There have been 650 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 680 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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