Mountain Bike

4.0 miles

Distance

281 ft

Climb

-159 ft

Descent

1,212 ft

High Point

Riders assume all risks. Please wear a helmet.

Our Canadian slick rock Predominantly open rock face with drops that can be rolled or dropped, wood features (bridges, ramps, wall ride). Scenic and good flow.

Detailed Description

Blue Highway is a 4 mile popular intermediate route located near West Hawk Lake Manitoba. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 281 ft with a max elevation of 1,212 ft then descends -159 ft.

Local Trail Association

South Whiteshell Trail Association (www.swtatrails.com)

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4 Reviews & Comments

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Slogoing

(May 9, 2021 at 9:09)

Trail Blue Highway / Centennial - Ascent to Hub

Hiking trail in good, dry conditions. Groomed Saturday May 8th.

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Singletrack-minded (Jan 30, 2019 at 20:40)

one of the best trails in Manitoba. love the natural technical terrain. Canadian shield riding at its finest There are so many natural drops and such with the rocks and boulders, it makes for a great day.

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loewen19 (Jul 12, 2018 at 15:20)

Great ride!

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Rev3nrg

(May 26, 2018 at 16:23)

Trail Blue Highway - Lollipop Blues

Rode it today after helping with some trip build and was fun. Unfortunately my Trail Forks somehow lost the recording of my ride. ????

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Trails in Route

	Blue Highway / Centennial - Ascent to Hub				653 ft
	Blue Highway - Boulley Bypass				1,995 ft
	Blue Highway / McGillivray Falls				1,365 ft
	Blue Highway McGillivary South				194 ft
	Blue Highway - McGillivray South Descent				236 ft
	Blue Highway - McGillivray Road Bypass				253 ft
	Blue Highway - Bridge Switchbacks				1,568 ft
	Centennial Trail / Blue Highway				4,019 ft
	Blue Highway - Lily Pond Bypass				1,073 ft
	Blue Highway to Lollipop				4,731 ft
	Blue Highway - Lollipop Blues				751 ft

Route POI

	Pucker Up	TTF
	Helmet Cairn	Viewpoint

Details

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Riding area

McGillivray Falls / Caddy Lake
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Snowshoe
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Out & Back
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC, Fat
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

1

More Stats for Blue Highway mountain bike route

Altitude min

1,083 ft
Altitude start

1,089 ft
Altitude end

1,211 ft
Grade

0.6%
Grade max

-22.8%
Grade min

15.4%
Distance climb

1 mile
Distance down

4,386 ft
Distance flat

2 miles

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trail	date	description
Blue Highway - Bridge Switchbacks	Jan 22, 2023 @ 2:00am Jan 22, 2023	reporter
Blue Highway to Lollipop	Jan 21, 2023 @ 6:00pm Jan 21, 2023	reporter
Centennial Trail / Blue Highway	Jan 21, 2023 @ 6:00pm Jan 21, 2023	reporter
Blue Highway - Lily Pond Bypass	Jan 21, 2023 @ 6:00pm Jan 21, 2023	reporter
Blue Highway - Lollipop Blues	Sep 10, 2022 @ 7:52pm Sep 10, 2022

Blue Highway route

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