more stats
1,942 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
1,142 ft
Altitude min
1,183 ft
Altitude max
1,161 ft
Altitude start
1,184 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
1,001 ft
Distance climb
472 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

OL' Chap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    NorthGate Trail Network
    Dauphin, Manitoba
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 50 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111559 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98600 in Trail Running
    • #81224 in Hiking
    • #1764 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #206 in Mountain Biking · Manitoba [+]
    • #200 in Trail Running
    • #150 in Hiking
    • #30 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Dauphin Derailleurs Cycling Club

Winter access after a good base of ice is setup. River crossing for about 75m. Makes a nice 5km loop that includes the Reservoir and Parkline trails.
https://northgatetrails.com/northgate-trail-system/maps

source: Northgate Trail System Map
Tags
Creek crossing

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is OL' Chap located?
      OL' Chap is located in NorthGate Trail Network, Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. It is part of the NorthGate Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.02925, -100.07849.
      ▼ How hard is OL' Chap?
      OL' Chap is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for OL' Chap?
      OL' Chap has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,142 ft to 1,183 ft.
      ▼ Is OL' Chap a point to point trail?
      OL' Chap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is OL' Chap?
      OL' Chap is 1,942 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on OL' Chap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on OL' Chap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride OL' Chap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride OL' Chap are:
      • August (34 activities)
      • July (19 activities)
      • September (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access OL' Chap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to OL' Chap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride OL' Chap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride OL' Chap. The trail is 1,942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is OL' Chap?
      OL' Chap is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,005 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,099 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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