more stats
2,825 ft
Distance
160 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:06:33
Avg time
154 ft
Altitude change
431 ft
Altitude min
585 ft
Altitude max
431 ft
Altitude start
584 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
2,392 ft
Distance climb
190 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:06:33
Avg time

Rafale Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Les Sentiers de l'Igloo
    Matane, Quebec
  • Ref Number
    #25
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #18265 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2018

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AI Generated Description

Rafale is a 861 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Matane Quebec. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 49 m blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 64 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Rafale Trail Reports

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      Directions to rafale trailhead (48.813040, -67.519790)
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      Aug 1, 2021 @ 11:08am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rafale located?
      Rafale is located in Les Sentiers de l'Igloo, Matane, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Les Sentiers de l'Igloo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.81304, -67.51979.
      ▼ How hard is Rafale?
      Rafale is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rafale?
      Rafale has 160 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 431 ft to 585 ft.
      ▼ Is Rafale a point to point trail?
      Rafale is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rafale?
      Rafale is 2,825 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rafale?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rafale. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rafale?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rafale are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rafale? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rafale are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rafale?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Rafale. The trail is 2,825 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rafale?
      Rafale is a very popular trail. There have been 238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 311 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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