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      This region is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

      a couple of intermediate trails built awhile ago, apparently by a Swedish person, hence the name.
      Great for a quick burn after work
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: westgate, vanway dump
      Land Status: Crown Land
      Access Info:
      riding area is beside the vanway transfer station. You can park beside the dump on broddy road or on the side of konrath road. Don't drive vehicles into the gravel pit.
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 18, 2022

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      1
      Trails Trail Running
      1
      Total Distance
      1,406 ft
      Total Descent
      133 ft
      Total Vertical
      133 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,551 ft
      Reports
      3
      Photos
      26
      Ridden Counter
      16

      Popular The Swedes Mountain Biking Trails

      statustitledifficultyrating
      Swede Ride

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 7 rides

      Photos of The Swedes Mountain Bike

      trail: Swede Ride
      28 |
      Oct 30, 2018 @ 7:05pm
      Oct 30, 2018
      trail: Swede Ride
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      Oct 30, 2018 @ 7:05pm
      Oct 30, 2018
      trail: Swede Ride
      26 |
      Oct 30, 2018 @ 7:04pm
      Oct 30, 2018
      trail: Swede Ride
      249 |
      Oct 25, 2015 @ 4:08am
      Oct 25, 2015
      trail: Swede Ride
      258 |
      Jun 11, 2013 @ 8:48pm
      Jun 11, 2013
      trail: Swede Ride
      234 |
      Jun 11, 2013 @ 8:47pm
      Jun 11, 2013
      trail: Swede Ride
      204 |
      Jun 11, 2013 @ 8:47pm
      Jun 11, 2013
      trail: Swede Ride
      220 |
      Jun 11, 2013 @ 8:45pm
      Jun 11, 2013

      Videos of The Swedes Mountain Bike

      trail: Swede Ride
      1:39 | 215 | Jul 9, 2017
      'Swede Ride' Self Filmed
      trail: Swede Ride
      2:08 | 323 | Jun 19, 2009
      Swede Ride Testing
      trail: Swede Ride
      0:41 | 451 | May 6, 2009

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Swede Ride
      Aug 9, 2019 @ 8:21pm
      Aug 9, 2019
      Dry Trail is rideable but overgrown in spots....colinstoneh

      Activity Feed

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      user #142441kyleluvsdhwishlisttrailSwede Ride
      Apr 24, 2021 @ 2:38pm
      Apr 24, 2021
      user #2183924wilkybaby1234commenttrailSwede Ride
      Jun 17, 2020 @ 11:46am
      Jun 17, 2020
      user #2183924wilkybaby1234riddentrailSwede Ride
      Jun 17, 2020 @ 7:08am
      Jun 17, 2020
      user #2139718ifreudriddentrailSwede Ride
      May 9, 2020 @ 4:16pm
      May 9, 2020
      user #267667andre-gollnercommenttrailSwede Ride
      May 3, 2020 @ 3:51pm
      May 3, 2020

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2183924wilkybaby1234trailSwede RideTop section is good. Bottom section has a few...
      Jun 17, 2020 @ 11:46am
      Jun 17, 2020
      user #267667andre-gollnertrailSwede RideCleared fallen trees and brush ! Open top to...
      May 3, 2020 @ 3:51pm
      May 3, 2020
      user #1911511Matteor2003trailSwede Ride10/10
      Aug 29, 2019 @ 5:47pm
      Aug 29, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Greenway/Forests for the World 31 28 41.5 km
      University Hill 7 14 61.8 km
      Cranbrook Hill 2 2 1 13.1 km
      Pidherny Recreation Site 17 48 177.9 km
      Otway 7 19 138.1 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike11,404 ft135 ft1,322 ft135 ft
      #3,240#1942631618
      E-Bike11,404 ft135 ft1,322 ft135 ft
      #1,245#88311
      Hike11,404 ft135 ft1,322 ft135 ft
      #2,592#1633138
      Trail Running11,404 ft135 ft1,322 ft135 ft
      #2,598#16031
      • By Danielmckeown & contributors
      • Admins: PGCC, NBC, PGBRS, aleksa
      • #19502 - 1,540 views

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