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1.0 mile
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:11:08
Avg time
-223 ft
Altitude change
173 ft
Altitude min
397 ft
Altitude max
397 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
118 ft
Distance climb
3,530 ft
Distance down
1,614 ft
Distance flat
00:11:08
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Whitehead Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWhite Rock Recreation Area
Hillsborough, New Brunswick -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
This trail is one of the oldest in the park and a favorite by many locals. It is an old school XC trail that boast both flow and technicality. There are no significant steep descents, but rocks and roots will get your attention and continue to do so until the end. It is one of those trails that you'll want to do over and over due to its character.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 146 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to whitehead trailhead
(45.894720, -64.683840)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehead
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Where is Whitehead located?
Whitehead is located in White Rock Recreation Area, Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the White Rock Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.89472, -64.68384.
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How hard is Whitehead?
Whitehead is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Whitehead?
Whitehead has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 68 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 53 m to 121 m.
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How long is Whitehead?
Whitehead is 1.6 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
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