Sentiers du Moulin (SDM) is arguably the most popular trail system in Quebec, thanks to its top-tier trail construction and vast array of gnarly singletrack. In a trail system known for technical lines, the construction of the brand-new Saga trail stands out as a crowning achievement. SDM's paid trail builders teamed up with a host of enthusiastic volunteer trail builders, ranging from experienced project leads to newbies, to construct a technical masterpiece that's quickly gaining renown across eastern North America.
Saga isn't just a mere trail segment. Instead, this epic descent runs for 2.5 miles, making it one of the longest single trails at SDM. Dropping in is a true commitment, as there are no bailout options and no easy lines. Riders who brave the squirrel catcher feature at the top will be faced with a relentless descent chock-full of steep rock slab rolls, gnarly rock gardens, slick root webs, skinny wooden bridges, and more.
This new build receives a single black diamond rating, but it falls on the darker end of the spectrum. Throughout the descent, numerous double black line options are available, and there’s even one “pro line” descent. Essentially, single black is the easiest it gets on Saga — it only gets more difficult from there.
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