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Pickle Surprise

Pemberton

A classic black diamond downhill run that ends at One Mile Lake.

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
455 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
76 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
210 m
High Point
286 m
Gradient
11˚
Pickle Surprise Map

Pickle Surprise is one of Pemberton's best short black diamond runs. Access it via Piece of Cake, or link it with Fizzy Pop for a longer downhill run to One Mile Lake. It's technical, fast and offers a few sections where you can get a get some air.

Description

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.

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious 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
  • Jumps
  • Roots
  • Rock Gardens

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