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Nimby

Pemberton

A singletrack climb often utilized to bypass the McKenzie Basin Forest Service Road.

Mountain Biking Moderate

Distance
3.3 km
Ascent
289 m
Descent
9 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
420 m
High Point
701 m
Gradient
Nimby Map

This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 420 m to the maximum altitude of 701 m, the route covers 3.3 km, 289 vertical metres of ascent and 9 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Nimby is an purpose-built climbing trail with some bridges used to access numerous trails in the McKenzie Basin. It's popularly chosen to bypass the forest service road that parallels it to the northeast.

Use Nimby to access trails like McKenzie Cruise, Cop Killer and 46.

Difficulty

Moderate

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower 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 May and October

Features

  • Flow
  • Technical
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Roots
  • Rock Gardens
  • Wooden Feature

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