6.0 miles
Distance
1,290 ft
Climb
-1,094 ft
Descent
1,155 ft
High Point

The course is not marked or manned and riders must be prepared for the conditions and difficulty of the trails.

Easiest route to collect 5 cards for a poker hand for the 2018 Rusty Chain Poker Ride presented by TORCA. Collect a card from the stations at the first Lichen Loop/Steinhoe Junction, 2nd lookout on Steinhoe, T2/Hatchetboy junction, the Downtube/Hatchetboy junction, and your last one at Sherwood Mountain Brewery.

Detailed Description
2018 Rusty Chain Poker Ride - 10 km easiest route for poker hand is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Terrace British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,290 ft with a max elevation of 1,155 ft then descends -1,094 ft.
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2 Reviews & Comments

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gasman5 (Aug 26, 2022 at 20:50)
Trail Steinhoe (Spring Creek)
Fun and well graded climb trail with a few little techy sections. Some new looking, great trail work near junction with Terradise.
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gasman5 (Aug 26, 2022 at 20:50)
Trail Steinhoe (Spring Creek)
Fun and well graded climb trail with a few little techy sections. Some new looking, great trail work near junction with Terradise.
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Trails in Route

Steinhoe (Spring Creek)1,112 ft
T2276 ft
Hatchet Boy1 mile
T2276 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Terrace Mountain
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    2
More Stats for 2018 Rusty Chain Poker Ride - 10 km easiest route for poker hand mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    196 ft
  • Altitude min
    447 ft
  • Altitude start
    447 ft
  • Altitude end
    643 ft
  • Grade
    0.6%
  • Grade max
    -81.1%
  • Grade min
    42.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,625 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Steinhoe (Spring Creek)
Jan 27, 2023 @ 6:20pm
Jan 27, 2023
Trails are in various states of freeze/thaw/mud. This is the time when trails are most vulnerable to damage. Please avoid using the trail if possible. Your local trail fairies thank you!!!! reporter
Hatchet Boy
Jan 27, 2023 @ 6:20pm
Jan 27, 2023
Trails are in various states of freeze/thaw/mud. This is the time when trails are most vulnerable to damage. Please avoid using the trail if possible. Your local trail fairies thank you!!!! reporter
T2
Jan 24, 2023 @ 8:00am
Jan 24, 2023
quite icy still but getting close
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