19.1 miles
Distance
3,604 ft
Climb
-3,608 ft
Descent
2,290 ft
High Point
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Welcome to the 2018 Forbidden Enduro Experts will do all 5 stages, Intermediates will do stages 2 through 5 and Beginners will do stages 3 through 5.

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Detailed Description
2018 Forbidden Enduro is a 19 mile expert race route located near Courtenay British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 3,604 ft with a max elevation of 2,290 ft then descends -3,608 ft.
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Route Sections

1 Stage 1 Refaptory/Cabin
  • 4,931 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -517 ft descent
2 Stage 2 iron Horse
  • 1 mile distance
  • 19 ft climb
  • -735 ft descent
3 Stage 3 Dustwitch
  • 3,819 ft distance
  • 7 ft climb
  • -476 ft descent
4 Stage 4 Cabin/Rebel/Catnip
  • 2 miles distance
  • 10 ft climb
  • -1,179 ft descent
5 Timed SectionStage 5 Black Diamond
  • 2,523 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -309 ft descent

Trails in Route

Comox Lake Main5,108 ft
Boston Main2 miles
2 Sheiks & A Dog2 miles
Iron Horse1 mile
Avoid Hike636 ft
Grimstads633 ft
Goat Head768 ft
Rebel3,389 ft
Transmission2,090 ft
Catnip1,978 ft
Black Diamond2,490 ft
Bevan Trail2 miles

Details

  • Race Course
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    4
More Stats for 2018 Forbidden Enduro mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 34 min
  • Altitude min
    453 ft
  • Altitude start
    481 ft
  • Altitude end
    482 ft
  • Grade max
    -67%
  • Grade min
    78.3%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Black Diamond
Sep 15, 2024 @ 1:15pm
Sep 15, 2024
Bridge after rock roll busted.
Transmission
Jul 14, 2024 @ 5:39am
Jul 14, 2024
Rebel
Jul 14, 2024 @ 5:39am
Jul 14, 2024
2 Sheiks & A Dog
Jul 14, 2024 @ 5:39am
Jul 14, 2024
Goat Head
Apr 7, 2024 @ 4:37am
Apr 7, 2024
A bit narrow and overgrown but clear.
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