17.3 miles
Distance
4,434 ft
Climb
-4,441 ft
Descent
1,502 ft
High Point
***All U21 Categories - FULL FACE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY***
**Parts of this course are NOT open to the PUBLIC and practice is NOT allowed = Bottom of Stage 1, 2, 3 and 5. Start of Stage 6 is open for practice
*Full face helmets are strongly recommended*
***Lift Tickets are MANDATORY - $25.00 for Saturday and Sunday***
**Day of Registration is available - CASH ONLY **
*Stages 1 and 5 finish in the same location | Stages 1 and 4 start in the same location*
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
7:00-7:30am am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
7:30am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and OPEN WOMEN DEPART
7:30am-8:00am: 40+ Men Registration
8:00AM: 40+ Depart
8:00-8:30am: 30-39 Men Registration
8:30AM: 30-39 Men Depart
8:30am-9:00am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
9:00am: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
Detailed Description
2017 Blue Mountain Resort | MEC Canadian National Enduro Series presented by Intense Cycles is a 17 mile expert race route located near The Blue Mountains Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 4,434 ft with a max elevation of 1,502 ft then descends -4,441 ft.
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13 Reviews & Comments
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kyleluvsdh
(Oct 13, 2021 at 18:23)
Trail Big Sleeze
Bring back the DH. The people want it!
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BornOnTwo
(Feb 27, 2021 at 10:18)
Trail Upper H2O
The landings on H2O are so poorly laid out that I would keep it a "pro" line. I have ridden jump trails in BC that are much bigger yet I would consider safer LOL. @kyleluvsdh you can hurt noobs bad on H2O if you mark it as blue....
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kyleluvsdh
(Feb 27, 2021 at 11:27)
Trail Upper H2O
Yeah they're very poorly laid out :/.
I'm certainly NOT saying mark it a blue. Im saying mark it accordingly.
It should be a black or at most a double black "for the area" (IMO).
I didn't come here to argue with anyone just give my opinion on the trail ratings.
Yes marking it a blue would not be a good idea. Haole is a different story. Upper Haole is one of my favourite sections in the park, and in my opinion is and should be a blue rated jump line or single black at most. And that doesn't mean no more assessment, so it won't change who actually gets to ride the trail. They would just be more accurate in the trail rating (IMO).
At the end of the day, I hope everyone just enjoys riding bikes!
Again I didn't come here to argue with anyone or start a fight. Cheers and happy trails
\m/
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I'm certainly NOT saying mark it a blue. Im saying mark it accordingly.
It should be a black or at most a double black "for the area" (IMO).
I didn't come here to argue with anyone just give my opinion on the trail ratings.
Yes marking it a blue would not be a good idea. Haole is a different story. Upper Haole is one of my favourite sections in the park, and in my opinion is and should be a blue rated jump line or single black at most. And that doesn't mean no more assessment, so it won't change who actually gets to ride the trail. They would just be more accurate in the trail rating (IMO).
At the end of the day, I hope everyone just enjoys riding bikes!
Again I didn't come here to argue with anyone or start a fight. Cheers and happy trails
\m/ kyleluvsdh
(Feb 24, 2021 at 11:43)
Trail Upper Haole
This should be a blue rated jump line. The grading system is way out of whack..
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kyleluvsdh
(Feb 24, 2021 at 11:35)
Trail Upper H2O
This is actually rated "Double black" according to BMBP trail map, NOT PRO LINE.
But really it's a Single Black jump line by BC standards (which is how everything is meant to be graded, to keep it consistent and not get people hurt). That's why there are trail ratings in the first place. If they're all graded differently wherever you go, it defeats the purpose of the grading system. If you're used to riding a "Double Black" or "Pro Line" at BMBP, and then go to the North Shore, Whistler, Sun Peaks or anywhere else in BC, QC, TN, AB, CA, CO, VT, NH, NY, etc., and hop on a double black or pro line. You will be in for a rude awakening, and will most likely get seriously injured. This is a big reason why trails need to be rated accordingly. This is a Single Black by BC and most other bike park standards (some may even give it a high blue rating).
"Pro Line" is a joke, and it will get people hurt riding a real pro line. This is no where near a double black, let alone a pro line. Get it together BMBP..
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But really it's a Single Black jump line by BC standards (which is how everything is meant to be graded, to keep it consistent and not get people hurt). That's why there are trail ratings in the first place. If they're all graded differently wherever you go, it defeats the purpose of the grading system. If you're used to riding a "Double Black" or "Pro Line" at BMBP, and then go to the North Shore, Whistler, Sun Peaks or anywhere else in BC, QC, TN, AB, CA, CO, VT, NH, NY, etc., and hop on a double black or pro line. You will be in for a rude awakening, and will most likely get seriously injured. This is a big reason why trails need to be rated accordingly. This is a Single Black by BC and most other bike park standards (some may even give it a high blue rating).
"Pro Line" is a joke, and it will get people hurt riding a real pro line. This is no where near a double black, let alone a pro line. Get it together BMBP..
markholloway
Trailforks (Feb 25, 2021 at 13:24)
Trail Upper H2O
Trail difficulty ratings are not based on "BC standards" whatever that it? Where does it say anywhere that this is the case?
Each individual area rates its own trails based on the other trails in that region. BMBP who are active admins and manage their content on Trailforks can rate the trail anyway they want.
In the end, I would believe there are reasons behind BP's rating their trails a certain way, its not like they pick a rating out of a hat. They rate the trails based on the trails in their network. You can not compare trails in this network to Whistler bike park, you are not comparing Apples to Apples.
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Each individual area rates its own trails based on the other trails in that region. BMBP who are active admins and manage their content on Trailforks can rate the trail anyway they want.
In the end, I would believe there are reasons behind BP's rating their trails a certain way, its not like they pick a rating out of a hat. They rate the trails based on the trails in their network. You can not compare trails in this network to Whistler bike park, you are not comparing Apples to Apples.
kyleluvsdh
(Feb 25, 2021 at 14:39)
Trail Upper H2O
Well when your apple says "Pro Line" and another apple says "Pro Line". I'm sorry to say, but the person who rated the trail isn't comparing apples to apples either.. That's the point, and that's the problem.
My point is, grading all local trails incorrect is a bad stance... ... For example: If everyone in the area decided to grade doubles blacks as greens or blues, would it make sense if everyone in the area is doing so? Some of the trail ratings are way out of whack. And can result in injuries when rider's venture to other bike parks and trail networks. Cheers Mark
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My point is, grading all local trails incorrect is a bad stance... ... For example: If everyone in the area decided to grade doubles blacks as greens or blues, would it make sense if everyone in the area is doing so? Some of the trail ratings are way out of whack. And can result in injuries when rider's venture to other bike parks and trail networks. Cheers Mark
markholloway
Trailforks (Feb 25, 2021 at 15:26)
Trail Upper H2O
So you think Blue should rate 90% of their trails green because they would be considered green when comparing them to trails in BC? 99% of riders will never even ride a trail in BC so have no clue what to compare them to. You rate the trails based on the trails locally or within the same network. This is comparing apples to apples.
IMO BMBP has rated the trails fairly when comparing them to other trails in the region or the park.
Trail ratings are so subjective anyway. What you consider an easy trail maybe a really hard trail to others. The ratings are a general gauge, in the end, BMBP wants people to know that H20 is the hardest trail in the park compared to the other trails.
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IMO BMBP has rated the trails fairly when comparing them to other trails in the region or the park.
Trail ratings are so subjective anyway. What you consider an easy trail maybe a really hard trail to others. The ratings are a general gauge, in the end, BMBP wants people to know that H20 is the hardest trail in the park compared to the other trails.
TguzDH
(Aug 30, 2014 at 22:53)
Trail Minion's Rush
Rode this trail an hour after it opened. SO much fun, not technical at all, just super fast and flowy.
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Route Sections
| 1 | STAGE 1 | Orchard Filter > The Ridge > Lower Ridge
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| 2 | STAGE 2 | Waterfall > Bigsleeze/Squeeker > The Collector
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| 3 | STAGE 3 | Cory's Loop > Embryo > Old Embryo
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| 4 | STAGE 4 | Orchard Filter > Fresh Air > Lower Fresh Air
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| 5 | STAGE 5 | Grab Bag > Minion's Rush > H2O > Lower Ridge
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| 6 | STAGE 6 | RShore > O-Chute
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| 7 | CLIMB 0 | The Groove
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| 8 | CLIMB 1 | The Grind to Waterfall
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| 9 | CLIMB 2 | Gondola to Cory's Loop
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| 10 | CLIMB 3 | The Grind to Orchard Filter
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| 11 | CLIMB 4 | Gondola to Grab Bag
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| 12 | CLIMB 5 | Gondola to RShore (Follow Signage)
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Route POI
 | M1 | Start 1 | Checkpoint |
| M2 | Junction of The Ridge and Fresh Air (SWITCH SIGN AFTER SWEEP) | Checkpoint |
| M3 | Finish 1 and Finish of 5 | Checkpoint |
| M4 | Start 2 | Checkpoint |
| M5 | Finish 2 | Checkpoint |
| M6 | Start 3 | Checkpoint |
| M7 | MId-Marshal - Watch for uphill traffic! | Checkpoint |
| M8 | Finish 3 | Checkpoint |
| M9 | Finish 4 | Checkpoint |
| M10 | Start 5 | Checkpoint |
| M11 | Mid Course Marshal - Stages 1 and 5 | Checkpoint |
| M12 | Start 6 | Checkpoint |
| M13 | Mid Marshal - Where ski run goes into O-Chute | Checkpoint |
| M14 | Finish 6 | Checkpoint |
 | FA1 | Top of 1/4/5 | Aid Station |
| FA2 | Mid course - 1, 3, 4, 5 | Aid Station |
| FA3 | Stage 2 - 5 Seconds of Bromont | Aid Station |
| FA4 | Start of 6 | Aid Station |
| FA5 | Bottom of ALL Stages - Roaming | Aid Station |
 | FOOD STATION | Water Fountain/Source |
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Race Course
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Ridelogs
More Stats for 2017 Blue Mountain Resort | MEC Canadian National Enduro Series presented by Intense Cycles mountain bike route
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Altitude min756 ft
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Altitude start766 ft
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Altitude end758 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-87.6%
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Grade min296.4%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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