8.6 miles
Distance
1,756 ft
Climb
-1,755 ft
Descent
1,975 ft
High Point

A fun and long ride down. Half of the climb is done in nice trails. Upper half is a service road climb.

Detailed Description
7 Day Loop to Down Under is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Parksville British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 20 trails. This route climbs 1,756 ft with a max elevation of 1,975 ft then descends -1,755 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 7 Day Loop to Down Under mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 37 min
  • Altitude min
    462 ft
  • Altitude start
    465 ft
  • Altitude end
    466 ft
  • Grade max
    -39.2%
  • Grade min
    42.8%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,616 ft
Avg: 1 (1 votes)
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