more stats
518 ft
Distance
-17 ft
Descent
00:00:40
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
93 ft
Altitude min
110 ft
Altitude max
110 ft
Altitude start
92 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:00:40
Avg time

The Birch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MFB Chaleur
    Bathurst, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44939 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67540 in Trail Running
    • #349415 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #181 in Mountain Biking · New Brunswick [+]
    • #204 in Trail Running
    • #919 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    City of Bathurst

Flowy trail starting with a nice wooden drop followed with three nice little berms.

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BermsDropsFlowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32 rides
  • 16.2 km avg distance
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  • 210 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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The Birch Trail Reports

Status:
on May 15, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-birch trailhead (47.619820, -65.695230)

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      9 miles • 518 ft • 29 • Loop •
      Full loop of the MTB trails starting at Nepisiguit trail head.
      6 miles • 365 ft • 19 • Loop •
      My regular route. A great ride with varied terrain. Some punchy climbs and a few longer ones.
      6 miles • 337 ft • 17 • Loop •
      Great way to connect all the old trails.
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Birch located?
      The Birch is located in MFB Chaleur, Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the MFB Chaleur trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.61982, -65.69523.
      ▼ How hard is The Birch?
      The Birch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Birch?
      The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 93 ft to 110 ft.
      ▼ Is The Birch a point to point trail?
      The Birch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is The Birch?
      The Birch is 518 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Birch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Birch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Birch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Birch are:
      • September (25 activities)
      • May (19 activities)
      • August (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Birch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Birch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Birch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Birch. The trail is 518 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Birch?
      The Birch is a very popular trail. There have been 740 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,086 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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