Mountain Bike

7.3 miles

Distance

90 ft

Climb

-1,948 ft

Descent

3,290 ft

High Point

This route is the easiest way to descend the Mice. The first corner into the bridge on Rusty can be the most daunting part of the trail (focus on entering wide [to flatten out the corner] and put your tire in the middle of the nice wide bridge). On this route you will still encounter rocky sections (as Neverland transects squirrel and two rock gardens on Far Out and then two rocky zones on chipmunk). The rocky sections on Squirrel will be a challenge for beginner riders, but are low consequence and can easily be walked; the rock gardens on Far out are a great test to line choice and momentum and can be mastered easily if you find your line, and look ahead (and maybe throw in a ratchet or two). There is a challenging climb towards the end of Chipmunk that will force you to focus on cadence and traction... but after that little punchy bit it is all smooth sailing down to the KVR. At the end of this trail you will find a Kiosk and a ride over cattle guard, head south towards Penticton with a smile on your face

Please note that Neverland is considered a climb line, but due to the wide machine built tread it is a perfect way for riders newer to MTB to enjoy the Mice. Always remember that those climbing the trail have the RIGHT of WAY.

Detailed Description

Beginner Shuttle is a 7 mile moderately popular easy route located near Penticton British Columbia. This mountain bike only route and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 90 ft with a max elevation of 3,290 ft then descends -1,948 ft.

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Penticton and Area Cycling Association (www.bikepenticton.com)

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Trails in Route

	Rusty Muffler				2,090 ft
	Neverland - Lower				1 mile
	Yellow Brick Road				3,419 ft
	Bobcat				1,293 ft
	Far Out				2 miles
	Chipmunk				1 mile
	KVR/TCT - Penticton to Chute Lake/Highlands Trail				1 mile
	Poplar to Pearly Gates.				2,156 ft

Details

Riding area

Three Blind Mice
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Shuttled
Bike type

XC
Physical rating

Easy
Ridelogs

1

More Stats for Beginner Shuttle mountain bike route

Avg time

3 hr 25 min
Altitude change

-1,858 ft
Altitude min

1,433 ft
Altitude start

3,290 ft
Altitude end

1,434 ft
Grade

-4.8%
Grade max

-41.2%
Grade min

13.4%
Distance climb

2,559 ft
Distance down

6 miles
Distance flat

2,497 ft

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trail	date	description
Poplar to Pearly Gates.	Nov 28, 2024 @ 2:04pm Nov 28, 2024
Yellow Brick Road	Sep 29, 2024 @ 7:51pm Sep 29, 2024
Neverland - Lower	Sep 16, 2024 @ 12:33pm Sep 16, 2024	Tree across trail
Far Out	Aug 22, 2024 @ 9:27am Aug 22, 2024	I rode this trail as a climb, wouldn’t call it a true green rating if the kettle valley Trail is rated green. I would say it’s more easy moderate with some rocky sections for sure and pretty good grunt a few sections.
Bobcat	Aug 17, 2024 @ 12:45pm Aug 17, 2024	Tree down. At first lynx intersection. reporter