SDM / / Gnar n' Tech
A very challenging loop on the Maelstrom
Mountain Biking Extreme
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 804 m
- Descent
- 804 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 312 m
- High Point
- 583 m
- Gradient
- 10˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 312 m to the maximum altitude of 583 m, the route covers 22 km, 804 vertical metres of ascent and 804 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Test yourself on some of the harder trail on the Maelstrom : Wolverine, Magneto and Velo-ciraptor.
Difficulty
Extreme
Very steep, difficult, narrow singletrack with widely variable and unpredictable trail conditions. Unavoidable obstacles could be 15in/38cm tall or greater, and unavoidable obstacles with serious consequences are likely to be present. Obstacles could include big rocks, difficult root sections, drops, jumps, sharp switchbacks, and more. Ideal for expert-level riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Drops
- Jumps
- Roots
- Gap Jumps
- Rock Rolls
- Rock Slabs
- Rock Gardens
- Wooden Feature