more stats
804 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
00:04:31
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
70 ft
Altitude min
133 ft
Altitude max
73 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
630 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time

The Roots Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MFB Chaleur
    Bathurst, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #221016 in Trail Running
    • #270830 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Bathurst

Very rooty (and often wet) section followed by a steep climb when coming in from the reservoir.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 124 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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The Roots Trail Reports

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May 15, 2025 @ 7:13pm
May 15, 2025
Oct 28, 2023 @ 5:31am
Oct 28, 2023
 Damp and wet, lots of leaves and lots of fun
Sep 24, 2023 @ 5:37am
Sep 24, 2023
 A couple of large trees down across the trail.
May 13, 2022 @ 11:15am
May 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2021 @ 3:00pm
Jan 13, 2021
 Smooth, hard and very good traction!
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Status:
on May 15, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 26, 2019 @ 9:25am
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      Nov 16, 2018 @ 9:35am
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      Routes with this trail

      92
      10k Loop
      6 miles • 365 ft • 19 • Loop •
      My regular route. A great ride with varied terrain. Some punchy climbs and a few longer ones.
      83
      The Classic Loop
      6 miles • 337 ft • 17 • Loop •
      Great way to connect all the old trails.
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      1 Review & Comments

      rick33 rick33
      Great climb and when you complete it, you feel great (mentally not physically, l want to vomit). Rest for a second and then traverse the rootiest of roots before you come out of the trees and head down towards the start of the Spruce.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Roots located?
      The Roots is located in MFB Chaleur, Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the MFB Chaleur trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.61669, -65.68893.
      ▼ How hard is The Roots?
      The Roots is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Roots?
      The Roots has 60 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 70 ft to 133 ft.
      ▼ Is The Roots a point to point trail?
      The Roots is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Roots?
      The Roots is 804 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Roots?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Roots. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Roots?
      The Roots is best visited during: May to October.
      ▼ How do I access The Roots? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Roots are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Roots?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride The Roots. The trail is 804 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Roots?
      The Roots is a very popular trail. There have been 458 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 510 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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