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1.4 miles
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
00:18:43
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
98 ft
Altitude min
257 ft
Altitude max
230 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-42.1%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
1,946 ft
Distance climb
2,779 ft
Distance down
2,582 ft
Distance flat
00:18:43
Avg time

Simon Says Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rockwood Park
    Saint John, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22164 in Trail Running
    • #108310 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Wet sensitive. Trail with a good mix of all Rockwood has to offer.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Jun 13, 2023 @ 5:16pm
Jun 13, 2023
 This trail is described as downhill primary but this is a strictly cross-country style trail... Extremely rooty and rocky, several hard technical...
May 19, 2021 @ 8:43am
May 19, 2021
 reporter Couple mucky spots in the trees overall awesome.
Sep 12, 2020 @ 5:32pm
Sep 12, 2020
 Trail needs some work and roots covered up or trimmed . Rough to ride , most will likely have to get on and off the bike a few times .
May 3, 2019 @ 5:55am
May 3, 2019
 reporter Some muddy spots, trail is in rugged shape. Expect your teeth to chatter in your head. But it's fun.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Simon Says

        ▼ Where is Simon Says located?
        Simon Says is located in Rockwood Park, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the Rockwood Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.29842, -66.06357.
        ▼ How hard is Simon Says?
        Simon Says is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Simon Says?
        Simon Says has 142 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 98 ft to 257 ft.
        ▼ Is Simon Says a point to point trail?
        Simon Says is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Simon Says?
        Simon Says is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Simon Says?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Simon Says. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Simon Says? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Simon Says are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Simon Says?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Simon Says. 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 Simon Says?
        Simon Says is a moderately popular trail. There have been 998 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 998 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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