[schwaaa31]

What’s the DH trail situation at MSA during world champs weekend? Is it worth bringing a DH bike, or are most of the trails closed for the race? We have a big crew going up Thursday to Tuesday (I think), staying about 40 minutes from MSA, but close to Sentier du Moulin and Empire 47. Both look like great trail bike trails, but I’d love to get some DH in if what’s open at MSA is worth bringing the DH bike.

 

[FlipSide]

I don’t own a DH bike since 2014 and I personally find the best MSA has to offer is Enduro(TM) riding from the gondola. I’m not into super gnarly steep and technical shit anymore. I could propose some great runs if you bring a pedally bike just let me know.

There is a lot the gnarly DH shit if that’s what you’re looking for and that could certainly be worth it for you to bring the DH bike. The 1837 has received some love last year and is in good shape. Trails like the Tak-Tak-Tak, Inuk, Érablière, Vietnam and other hidden stuff are great.

 

[schwaaa31]

Yeah, we’ll have our trail bikes for sure. Staying at Stoneham mountain. Close to Sentiers du Moulin.

 

[FlipSide]

Yeah, we’ll have our trail bikes for sure. Staying at Stoneham mountain. Close to Sentiers du Moulin.

Great! You'll have a blast! There are so many great trails around here...

 

[canadmos]

Quebec is awesome. I haven't ridden Sentiers du Moulin yet, but Neilson over at VBN is one of the best trails I've ever ridden.

 

[FlipSide]

Yeah, we’ll have our trail bikes for sure. Staying at Stoneham mountain. Close to Sentiers du Moulin.

Make sure you try the Wolverine trail at Sentiers du Moulin. It involves a lot of climbing to get to the trailhead and some roads to get back, but it's worth it...It's an amazing trail. I'd say about 90% of the trail is on granite rock slabs, with steep shit all along (think Squamish-style).

I don't recommend riding it alone.

 

[schwaaa31]

Make sure you try the Wolverine trail at Sentiers du Moulin. It involves a lot of climbing to get to the trailhead and some roads to get back, but it's worth it...It's an amazing trail. I'd say about 90% of the trail is on granite rock slabs, with steep shit all along (think Squamish-style).

I don't recommend riding it alone.

I’ve watched a few videos of that trail. Looks awesome. How much climbing are we talking about? Asking for a friend...

 

[FlipSide]

I’ve watched a few videos of that trail. Looks awesome. How much climbing are we talking about? Asking for a friend...

Nothing crazy, about 200m (650ft) of gravel roads. Make sure to get good directions at the trail center. There are indications, but I can imagine people getting lost if they miss a sign.