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SaveThe mountain area offers huge potential for trails, with up to 1500 ft of vertical and acres of land.
A variety of trails are being developed around and on the hill.
A variety of trails are being developed around and on the hill.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Private Property
Land Manager: Velo MSM
google parking directions Access Info:
The main meeting point is the Velo MSM gazebo at the foot of the ski lodge. Group rides tend to begin at 10:30am on Saturday and Sunday.
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- Mountain Bike
61 trails
- E-Bike
31 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
52 trails
Region Details
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- 14
- 17
- 12
- 3
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 17, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 55
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 64
- Trails E-Bike
- 31
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 52
- Total Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,099 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,331 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,823 ft
- Reports
- 1,398
- Photos
- 351
- Ridden Counter
- 26,345
Popular Velo MSM Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 3 miles • 1,160 ft • 1,250 •
One of the premier climbing trails in all of eastern North America. An absolute must ride! Goes from the base of the Mont-Ste-Marie ski hill to the highest peak in the area, AKA the Jewel Peak.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 17 ft • 1,081 •
Starts at the Jewel Peak, with lower drop in points at , and Radar. Super-fun, fast, good flow. Lots of berms and a couple bridges. Rated as a blue square, but great fun with a bit of speed.
• 70 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 296 ft • 828 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 296 ft blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.3 • 2,259 ft • 107 ft • 699 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.3 • 3,801 ft • 225 ft • 692 •
Great bi-directional trail. It is a great switchback climb and a decent descent at slower speeds. It's a great way to start off a lake loop ride.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 2,497 ft • 8 ft • 680 •
Smooth, rolling contour descent best ridden in the NASCAR direction.
• 85 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 29 ft • 652 •
Technical singletrack with narrow traverses and steep descents, often involving rock faces.
• 60 ★ 4.7 • 2,336 ft • 103 ft • 619 •
It may have climb in the name, but this trail is actually more fun going down!
Velo MSM Mountain Bike Routes
★ 1.7 • 6 miles • 1,381 ft • 5 •
The mountain loop. All the way to the top of the radar tower, across to the top of Vanier, and down .
★ 2.8 • 4 miles • 942 ft • 4 •
Gives a little extra riding in comparison to the regular TTOP/ loop.
6 miles • 1,318 ft • 7 • Loop •
Amazing route with technical challenges and smooth flowy sections as well
• 13 miles • 2,923 ft • 20 •
• 19 miles • 3,861 ft • 21 •
Photos of Velo MSM Mountain Bike
Videos of Velo MSM Mountain Bike
trail: Boneshaker
0:31 |
163 |
Mar 19, 2023
trail: Lager
0:09 |
187 |
Nov 29, 2022
trail: Angels' Bench
0:34 |
86 |
Aug 8, 2021
trail: Lager
0:18 |
251 |
Jun 3, 2021
trail: Lower Ridgeback
0:14 |
100 |
Dec 20, 2020
trail: Low Cal
2:39 |
97 |
Nov 12, 2020
trail: Boneshaker
2:17 |
393 |
Sep 20, 2020
trail: Boneshaker
0:03 |
458 |
Aug 2, 2020
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growler | Jun 17, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Toronto) Jun 17, 2026 | Dry | TylerDCA VMSM | ||
| Boneshaker | Jun 14, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Toronto) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | TylerDCA VMSM | ||
| Cheval Connector | Jun 14, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Toronto) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | TylerDCA VMSM | ||
| Family Jewel | Jun 14, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Toronto) Jun 14, 2026 | Variable | TylerDCA VMSM | ||
| Taylor's Tower of Power | Jun 14, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Toronto) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | TylerDCA VMSM | ||
| Pine Line Connector | Jun 13, 2026 @ 11:40am (America/Toronto) Jun 13, 2026 | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Golf Course Connector 1 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 11:40am (America/Toronto) Jun 13, 2026 | Very Dry | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Pine Line | Jun 8, 2026 @ 12:13pm (America/Toronto) Jun 8, 2026 | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Golf Course Connector 2 | Jun 8, 2026 @ 12:13pm (America/Toronto) Jun 8, 2026 | Ideal | Cardinal1010 | ||
| Groovy Grove | Jun 8, 2026 @ 12:13pm (America/Toronto) Jun 8, 2026 | Ideal | Cardinal1010 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TylerDCA | add | report | activity #97179421 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 6:41am Jun 17, 2026 |
| TylerDCA | add | report | activity #96988204 and 3 more | Jun 14, 2026 @ 11:10am Jun 14, 2026 |
| Cardinal1010 | add | photo | activity #96896556 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:57am Jun 13, 2026 |
| Cardinal1010 | add | report | activity #96892323 and 1 more | Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:16am Jun 13, 2026 |
| Cardinal1010 | add | report | activity #96553157 and 5 more | Jun 8, 2026 @ 11:24am Jun 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Couple fun drops before heading into Ol'... | May 18, 2026 @ 7:59am May 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | Well built trail that is an absolute riot to... | May 18, 2026 @ 7:55am May 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | Really fun trail with plenty of fun slabs and... | May 18, 2026 @ 7:53am May 18, 2026 | ||
| report | All clear | Jul 25, 2025 @ 8:39am Jul 25, 2025 | ||
| report | Trees are not large, but there are several. | Jul 4, 2025 @ 7:42am Jul 4, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Vorlage | 7 | 2 | 4 | 20.6 km | |
| Cantley | 26.1 km | ||||
| Domaine Kanawe | 15 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 27.3 km |
| Camp Fortune | 12 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 29.6 km |
| Le Harfang | 5 | 14 | 10 | 29.7 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Pound | skill park | Lac-Sainte-Marie |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 61 | 28 miles | 7,100 ft | 14 miles | 1,332 ft | #478 | #13 | 334 | 1,396 | 3 | 11,088 | |
| E-Bike | 31 | 11 miles | 3,241 ft | 6 miles | 1,168 ft | #3,542 | #33 | 1,243 | 239 | |||
| Hike | 52 | 23 miles | 3,501 ft | 9 miles | 1,332 ft | #2,374 | #14 | 17 | 1,358 | 311 | ||
| Trail Running | 52 | 23 miles | 3,501 ft | 9 miles | 1,332 ft | #3,880 | #15 | 1,358 | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Velo MSM
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Velo MSM?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Velo MSM are:
- Growler (4.7/5)
- Boneshaker (4.6/5)
- Maibock (4.6/5)
- Taylor's Tower of Power (4.5/5)
- Family Jewel (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Velo MSM?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Velo MSM are:
- July (258 activities)
- September (177 activities)
- August (177 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Velo MSM?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Velo MSM. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Velo MSM?
The longest trail in Velo MSM is Taylor's Tower of Power at 5.1 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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