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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Rock Recreation Area
    Hillsborough, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55000 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35404 in Trail Running
    • #111570 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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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  • 2 rides
  • 17.3 km average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 14.1 km avg distance
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  • 152 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Aug 20, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Moncton)
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 1:10pm (America/Moncton)
Jul 20, 2026
 There are 3 downed trees closer to the end of the trail. The two first are relatively big to bike over but the third is more manageable. This...
Jun 19, 2026 @ 1:07pm (America/Moncton)
Jun 19, 2026
 Re-opened with revisitions made to the trail layout and features.
Oct 5, 2025 @ 6:21pm (America/Halifax)
Oct 5, 2025
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Aug 2, 2025 @ 1:18pm
Aug 2, 2025
 Logging one one section of trail. Many down and up rooted trees.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to whitehead trailhead (45.894720, -64.683840)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehead

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How hard is Whitehead?
        Whitehead is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whitehead?
        Whitehead has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 173 ft to 397 ft.
        ▼ How long is Whitehead?
        Whitehead is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whitehead?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Whitehead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whitehead?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whitehead are:
        • July (40 activities)
        • September (23 activities)
        • May (21 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Whitehead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whitehead are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Whitehead?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Whitehead. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Whitehead?
        Whitehead is a very popular trail. There have been 1,008 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 987 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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