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MTB loop: Mapple spring - 4 corners - Bald Peak - Motorway

MTB Loop 27km /16.7 miles with 1181m / 3875 ft climb

Mountain Biking Difficult

Distance
27 km
Ascent
1.2 km
Descent
1.2 km
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
550 m
High Point
1.4 km
Gradient
MTB loop: Mapple spring - 4 corners - Bald Peak - Motorway 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 all year round. From a low point of 550 m to the maximum altitude of 1.4 km, the route covers 27 km, 1169 vertical metres of ascent and 1169 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Motorway trail is an impressive descent but not too difficult. Climb via fire road is long but not too steep.

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

all year round

Features

  • Technical
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • Rock Rolls

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