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63.4 miles
Distance
11,379 ft
Climb
-11,376 ft
Descent
2,480 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
27 ft
Altitude min
57 ft
Altitude start
59 ft
Altitude end
-73.7%
Grade max
52.4%
Grade min
32 miles
Distance climb
24 miles
Distance down
8 miles
Distance flat
Because it is there. That is why.
Detailed Description
But Why is a 63 mile moderately popular expert route located near Gibsons British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 41 trails. This route climbs 11,379 ft with a max elevation of 2,480 ft then descends -11,376 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3 trails (newest: Jun 24, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5 trails (newest: Dec 27, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance63 miles
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Avg time14 hr 45 min
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Altitude min27 ft
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Altitude start57 ft
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Altitude end59 ft
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Climb2 miles
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Descent-11,376 ft
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Grade max-73.7%
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Grade min52.4%
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Distance climb32 miles
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Distance down24 miles
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Distance flat8 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 2,808 ft | |||||
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| 4,439 ft | |||||
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| 2,743 ft | |||||
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| 433 ft | |||||
| 2,615 ft | |||||
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| 5,112 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3,881 ft | |||||
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| 2,543 ft | |||||
| 1,194 ft | |||||
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| 1,824 ft | |||||
| 1,407 ft | |||||
| 2,077 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
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingExtreme
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Mach Chicken | Single Black | Roberts Creek, BC
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May 19, 2026
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Don't sleep on this place, especially the loamers! Roberts Creek shredding!
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