BCBR 2023 Stage 3 Maple Mountain

Vancouver Island

A Double Black on Upper Maple Syrup brings some extra spice to this stage. Look before you leap!

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance: 27 km
Ascent: 933 m
Descent: 944 m
Duration: 2-3 hrs

Low Point: 31 m
High Point: 495 m
Gradient: 10˚

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between April and October. From a low point of 31 m to the maximum altitude of 495 m, the route covers 27 km, 933 vertical metres of ascent and 944 vertical metres of descent.

Photo from BCBR 2023 Stage 3 Maple Mountain — Photo: Kylee Toth Ohler

Description

A Double Black on Upper Maple Syrup brings some extra spice to this stage. Look before you leap!

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.