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4,229 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:08:10
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
437 ft
Altitude min
576 ft
Altitude max
518 ft
Altitude start
436 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
2,402 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:08:10
Avg time

Trail #66 Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Parc de la Gatineau - Gatineau Park
    Chelsea, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #3145 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #898 in Trail Running
    • #3863 in Hiking
    • #225 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    National Capital Commission/La Commission de la capitale nationale

Starts on a really easy uphill section, but it then turns into a rocky path with a couple of difficult descents. Somewhat technical trail with a lot of rocks (some round, some sharp). Quite slippery when wet (avoid).

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 157 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,455 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Avg: 4.43 (10 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to trail-66-upper trailhead (45.452580, -75.780960)
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        Missing Link & Plus
        9 miles • 790 ft • 7 •
        Fun technical route in Gatineau Park
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trail #66 Upper

        ▼ Where is Trail #66 Upper located?
        Trail #66 Upper is located in Parc de la Gatineau - Gatineau Park, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Parc de la Gatineau - Gatineau Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.45258, -75.78096.
        ▼ How hard is Trail #66 Upper?
        Trail #66 Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail #66 Upper?
        Trail #66 Upper has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 437 ft to 576 ft.
        ▼ Is Trail #66 Upper a point to point trail?
        Trail #66 Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Trail #66 Upper?
        Trail #66 Upper is 4,229 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail #66 Upper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail #66 Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail #66 Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail #66 Upper are:
        • July (136 activities)
        • June (117 activities)
        • May (102 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Trail #66 Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail #66 Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail #66 Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Trail #66 Upper. The trail is 4,229 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Trail #66 Upper?
        Trail #66 Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 7,768 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,604 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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