Thanks to its low elevation, the Strand Hill Trail System opens up earlier than many CB-area trails and stay open later in the winter. This network can sometimes be a great place to avoid afternoon monsoons in the summertime if you're trying to squeeze two rides into a day.

Whether you choose to climb the road or pedal up the singletrack as shown here, the main descent down is fast and furious. The narrow singletrack swoops in and out of a valley, with naturally-banked turns. A few big roots and short rock gardens will keep you on your toes, but overall these trails are a great choice for intermediate riders. The climb can be a bit of a steep grunt, but like everything at Strand, it's over quickly.

Note: The Canal Trail along the base of the mountain can sometimes have very steep stream crossings when the drainage ditch is flowing wide-open.

Sources: https://crestedbuttemountainbike.com/rides/intermediate-standard-strand-mountain-bike-loop/