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4.1 miles
Distance
535 ft
Climb
-549 ft
Descent
00:30:54
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,449 ft
Altitude max
1,164 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:30:54
Avg time

Raph Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sentiers du Moulin
    Lac Beauport, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2617 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3437 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Mai à octobre
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Sentiers du Moulin

Nommée en l'honneur de Raphael Gagné, cycliste de montagne de Lac-Beauport et Olympien, ce sentier xc de 6 km permet de ceinturer le réseau.

Version 1 - 2015
Gestion de projet et design : Éric Gagnon et Étienne Boileau
Aménagement mécanisé et design : Sentiers Boréals et MTN Évolution
Finition : Équipe de sentiers SDM

Nouvelle version - 2022
Gestion de projet et design : Éric Gagnon et Nicolas Sauvé
Aménagement : Équipe SDM/Velosolutions
Réfection complète du sentier afin d'adoucir les pentes et en faire une piste beaucoup plus accessible plus large, mieux drainé et sans racines et roches.

source: Répertoire des sentiers Vélo Québec
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Trail Supporters
  • Desjardins
    2016 - 2018
    Sponsor
  • Velosolutions
    2021 - 2022
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 312 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,371 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Sep 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to raph trailhead (46.984690, -71.268800)
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      Videos

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      youtuber ????️ Route POV | 'Green belt' at Sentiers...
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      28:08 | 1180 | Jun 21, 2019 , Lac Beauport
      youtuber Raph | Sentiers du Moulin | Quebec City MTB
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      2:34 | 2623 | Aug 25, 2017 , Lac Beauport
      La Fabuleuse | Sentiers du Moulin
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      10:29 | 195 | Oct 3, 2023 , Lac Beauport
      youtuber Suggestion de pistes ultra-accessible au...
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      17:00 | 406 | Sep 22, 2022 , Lac Beauport

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Liamobrien1
      Great trail linked up with Gros Buck! We rode it with our 8 and 10 year old who both loved it!
      TheBurman
      I think this is the best green trail I've ever seen anywhere.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Raph located?
      Raph is located in Sentiers du Moulin, Lac Beauport, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Sentiers du Moulin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.98469, -71.2688.
      ▼ How hard is Raph?
      Raph is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Raph?
      Raph has 535 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 549 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,150 ft to 1,449 ft.
      ▼ Is Raph a point to point trail?
      Yes, Raph is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Raph?
      Raph is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Raph?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Raph. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Raph?
      Raph is best visited during: Mai à octobre.
      ▼ How do I access Raph? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Raph are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Raph?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Raph. The trail is 4.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Raph?
      Raph is a very popular trail. There have been 8,105 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,746 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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