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Aerothlon Vernon Bike leg

The bike leg of the Aerothlon Vernon BC Canada

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
19 km
Ascent
390 m
Descent
390 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
444 m
High Point
585 m
Gradient
Aerothlon Vernon Bike leg Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between April and November. From a low point of 444 m to the maximum altitude of 585 m, the route covers 19 km, 390 vertical metres of ascent and 390 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Gorgeous bike ride from the LZ King Eddy paragliding site to Kalamalka Park and return by scenic road in the beautiful Okanagan valley

Difficulty

Difficult

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between April and November

Features

  • Technical
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Road sections
  • Roots
  • Wooden Feature

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