Trail Access

Mountain bike riders looking to improve their skills and cardio can access LaRoccaXC Mountain Bike School’s trail system, 7 days per week. You must RSVP by calling 819.457.2058 or creativewheel@bell.net.

LaRoccaXC Trail System

Since we are first and foremost a school, our 'snake and ladder' trail layout was designed with the specific goal of instructing and coaching through repetition. Technical single-track loops are stacked on each other offering athletes a great fartlek workout. Interval training can be performed on a super technical single-track climb to the top of the mountain.

New trails are continuously developed from May to November with the help of volunteers, stewards and trail building workshop participants. We hope to add another 10 km of trails this year at the top of the mountain.

Special thanks goes to Steve Kiernan, Ironwood riders (Ryan Atkins, Norm Cowan, James Cowan) and camp counsellors and stewards who worked really hard since 2003 to build our 15 km trail network. In May 2010, Jérôme Pelland, Simon Boileau, Mark Schmidt and I.M.B.A. Trail Care Crew donated their time and expertise in the creation of two new trails (Picasso and Camel Back). Benjamin McKinnon from Five Knights Production created a documentary called 'Soulcarving' of this memorable weekend which will be launched this Spring 2011 during our Open House. Special thanks also goes to Tim Hanrahan and Patrick Clenighan

Trail pass includes:

• Parking;
• Trail map;
• Outdoor washrooms;
• Picnic & rest areas;
• Slack line park;
• First aid station;
• Bike repair area.

Safety mandatory guidelines to be followed at all times

• No baggy shorts, oversize t-shirts and loose clothing that risk getting caught in the bike seat during riding are allowed on the site. Please come dress appropriately for the activity;
• Zero tolerance for open-toe shoes / sandals;
• CSA approved helmet;
• Cycling gloves;
• Snacks and water to prevent bonking;
• Cel phone;

Please note that we practice the LEAVE NO TRACE philosophy. We are grateful for your help in keeping our beautiful site free of litter.