5.7 miles
Distance
471 ft
Climb
-474 ft
Descent
396 ft
High Point

This slow-paced ride is perfect for beginners that want to get a taste of the trails at an easy pace, so you don’t need to feel like you’re always having to “keep up.” Expect about a 3 mile ride with an option to ride Sir-Lance-Alot out and back or continue to the parking lot. Ride starts from the main parking area, descends down Hollerback, Dirty Dishes (with a section that some might prefer to walk) and continues across the lower parking area to The Snag section on the south side of the road. Ride will then loop around The Snag area and continue back up Dirty Dishes with the option to head back to trailhead or ride Sir-Lance-Alot for about 2 more miles. This beginner focused ride will give you a chance to enjoy some of the best of the trails and trees with not too much climbing or difficulty, and plenty of breaks. Beginners will get a chance to learn a few tricks and tips from mountain bike coach and bike enthusiast Erin Kessler to help take your riding to a new level This group ride is perfect for new-to-mountain biking riders who want a supportive and fun atmosphere to learn new skills.

Expect at least a 1-hour ride time.

Detailed Description
Break The Ice is a 6 mile moderately popular easy route located near Coos Bay Oregon. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 471 ft with a max elevation of 396 ft then descends -474 ft.
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2 Reviews & Comments

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whiskeyqueen WRCMBA (May 23, 2021 at 17:40)
Trail Sir Lance-A-Lot
A very scenic trail great for families!
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whiskeyqueen WRCMBA (May 23, 2021 at 17:40)
Trail Sir Lance-A-Lot
A very scenic trail great for families!
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  • Altitude min
    123 ft
  • Altitude start
    396 ft
  • Altitude end
    397 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -24.6%
  • Grade min
    16%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Sir Lance-A-Lot
Jan 10, 2023 @ 2:29pm
Jan 10, 2023
Blew off limbs and needles, cleaned drainages.
Dirty Dishes
Jan 10, 2023 @ 2:27pm
Jan 10, 2023
Blew off limbs and needles, cleaned drainages.
Stay Tuned
Jan 7, 2023 @ 4:58pm
Jan 7, 2023
raked trail and cleaned drainages
Hollerback Trail
Jan 7, 2023 @ 4:56pm
Jan 7, 2023
raked trail and cleaned drainages
Warmup Loop
Nov 17, 2022 @ 12:30pm
Nov 17, 2022
So far so good. This dry fall has extended the season.
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