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1.4 miles
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:21:49
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
558 ft
Altitude min
578 ft
Altitude max
578 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
1,355 ft
Distance climb
1,194 ft
Distance down
4,970 ft
Distance flat
00:21:49
Avg time

Q Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Forest Lea
    Laurentian Valley Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #97872 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12826 in Trail Running
    • #237134 in Hiking
    • #3101 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April until snow in early December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2006

Purpose built single track. It's a shorter loop of the Forest Lea system - rolling terrain gains a ridge and drops down to a small lake. It's rocky and rooty like all Forest Lea Trails. Several very difficult climbs with lots of tech.

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The Forest Lea mountain bike trails are developed and maintained by volunteer riders in the Ottawa Valley. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK! trails are located at the end of Forest Lea Rd., West of Pembroke, exit S. off Hwy. 17, travel 5 km to end of pavement. A trail map is posted at the trailhead. Please contribute to these trails by purchasing a trail membership at www.forestleatrails.blogspot.com

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Q Loop Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2026 @ 3:08pm (America/Toronto)
Jan 12, 2026
 Less packed than Oliver’s Loop, two trees down over trail
May 1, 2025 @ 3:32pm
May 1, 2025
 Not too wet overall, surprisingly dry for the most part. Several large trees down will need to walk the trail with a chainsaw.
Sep 6, 2024 @ 4:34pm
Sep 6, 2024
 2 fallen trees near end of trail
Mar 29, 2024 @ 9:37am
Mar 29, 2024
 Sticks and debris over trail but overall good ground
Jul 8, 2023 @ 10:31am
Jul 8, 2023
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Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Q Loop

        ▼ Where is Q Loop located?
        Q Loop is located in Forest Lea, Laurentian Valley Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Forest Lea trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.81169, -77.28528.
        ▼ How hard is Q Loop?
        Q Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Q Loop?
        Q Loop has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 558 ft to 578 ft.
        ▼ Is Q Loop a point to point trail?
        Q Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Q Loop?
        Q Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Q Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Q Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Q Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Q Loop are:
        • May (11 activities)
        • August (9 activities)
        • June (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Q Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Q Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Q Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Q Loop. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Q Loop?
        Q Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 186 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 209 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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