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1.4 miles
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:35:13
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
00:35:13
Avg time
Q Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaForest Lea
Laurentian Valley Township, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#127025 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #70696 in Trail Running
- #112166 in Hiking
- #20082 in Snowshoeing
- #6963 in Winter Fat Biking
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Provincial Ranking#2,996 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
- #1,523 in Trail Running
- #3,882 in Hiking
- #3,389 in Snowshoeing
- #744 in Winter Fat Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonApril until snow in early December
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2006
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.
Access Info
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
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
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- 46 rides
- Last: Sep 30, 2026
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