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26.1 miles
Distance
6,148 ft
Climb
-6,149 ft
Descent
4,900 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
901 ft
Altitude min
964 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-126.8%
Grade max
74.5%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
A classic adventure loop. Great views on the climb and several lakes to swim in during your lunch stop. Save something for the final descent, it will require your A game. No cell service once you drop into Skelula7.
Detailed Description
Chain Lakes Loop is a 26 mile popular expert route located near Pemberton British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 6,148 ft with a max elevation of 4,900 ft then descends -6,149 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Sep 20, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 21, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance26 miles
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Avg time12 hr 30 min
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Altitude min901 ft
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Altitude start964 ft
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Altitude end961 ft
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Climb1 mile
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Descent-6,149 ft
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Grade max-126.8%
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Grade min74.5%
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Distance climb12 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 1,365 ft | |||||
| 942 ft | |||||
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| 3,241 ft | |||||
| 1,161 ft | |||||
| 2,500 ft | |||||
| 1,224 ft | |||||
| 141 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 646 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 5,213 ft | |||||
| 4 miles |
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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 ratingHard
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XTRATRON Adventure (Pemberton MTB Trail)
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