For trail diversity and ease of access from downtown Quebec City, Empire 47 reigns supreme. E47, as it's colloquially known, boasts 70km (44mi) of trails for cross-country and enduro riders.
The network is divided into a steeper, more enduro-oriented section and an XC area. In the steeper zone, trails climb up two distinct "peaks," each offering a suite of descents to choose from. While it might not look like much from the parking lot, the peaks rise about 400m (1,312ft) above the base area, and from the top, you'll enjoy expansive views across the region.
The steep enduro zone is home to several gnarly tech trails, like Pad Religion and Montée de Lait, as well as manicured flow trails like Shaman. The jump trails at E47 even reach the professional level, with Haut Valkyrie boasting massive gaps, step-down drops, and more. From the top of the peak, you can get a good view of riders dropping the first massive wooden drop... if anyone has the cojones for it.
For pedal-focused trails, you can't go wrong with Zomby Woof and Zombie Toof. Woof begins as an intermediate XC trail with a consistent climb and descent. Toof ramps up the technicality a notch, with bigger rock gardens, roots, and an extensive wooden bridge over a boggie area. The Huron trail, named after the anglicized name of the First Nation that originally inhabited the area, also offers great XC pedaling. (The nation prefers their actual name, "Wendat," and it has been added to some trail signs.)
Pro jump lines aside, E47 offers some of the most accessible trails in the Quebec City region. It's the best place to take young kids for a singletrack ride, or anyone new to the sport. The network boasts extensive green and blue trails running through the flat lands, which are perfect for new riders. Intermediate flow trails like Shaman offer fantastic progression opportunities, and riders have plenty of chances to build their skills and work up to the harder lines.
While many of the trail systems near Quebec City offer a paved Velosolutions pump track, the pump track at E47 is the largest, at 1,800 square meters (19,375 square feet). This playground is the perfect place for kids and adults alike to hone their skills.
The XC-oriented network also routinely hosts competitive events, such as the Xterra Off-Road Triathlon. The location is ideal, thanks to a lake located mere steps away from the trailhead. In fact, local legend Gilles Morneau convinced the landowner to first build singletrack trails at Empire 47 so they could host an Xterra race. Since those early days, the network has expanded to its current size and now reigns supreme as one of the most popular trail networks in Quebec.
Finally, while most every trail network around Quebec City offers fat biking, E47 quite likely claims the superlative of "most popular fat bike destination in the world." Morneau conducted a study five years ago, contacting popular fat biking trail systems around the world. At the time, many of the most popular fat bike networks he contacted logged 5,000 visits per season. E47 logged 18,000 visitors per season at the time, and that number is likely even bigger today.
An adult day pass at E47 costs $24 CAD.
 | Zombie Toof |  | 1 mi |
| Zombie Woof | | 3 mi |
