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10.3 miles
Distance
1,601 ft
Climb
-1,579 ft
Descent
3,639 ft
High Point
22 ft
Altitude change
2,688 ft
Altitude min
2,736 ft
Altitude start
2,759 ft
Altitude end
-37.3%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
5,135 ft
Distance flat
20km climbing ride up Razorback to NKDF for those that don't want to climb the entire mountain.
Detailed Description
20km Loop is a 10 mile popular expert route located near Burns Lake British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 1,601 ft with a max elevation of 3,639 ft then descends -1,579 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 24, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time2 hr 7 min
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Altitude min2,688 ft
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Altitude start2,736 ft
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Altitude end2,759 ft
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Climb1,601 ft
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Descent-1,579 ft
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Grade max-37.3%
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Grade min32.1%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat5,135 ft
19 Reviews & Comments
enoughness
This is a pretty gruelling loop, with a good mix of ups/downs, bermed corners, twisty singletrack, and techy rock gardens. Mix of conifer and deciduous. After crossing the powerline right of way, it becomes a more constant grade up.
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Trails in Route
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| 66 ft | |||||
| 7 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,123 ft | |||||
| 623 ft | |||||
| 144 ft | |||||
| 1,765 ft | |||||
| 46 ft | |||||
| 1,316 ft | |||||
| 118 ft | |||||
| 43 ft | |||||
| 581 ft |
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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, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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