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: 3 trails (newest: May 31, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 21, 2026)
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Pemberton Off-road Cycling Association (www.porcabikes.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    26 miles
  • Avg time
    11 hr 7 min
  • Altitude min
    901 ft
  • Altitude start
    964 ft
  • Altitude end
    961 ft
  • Climb
    1 mile
  • Descent
    -6,149 ft
  • Grade max
    -126.8%
  • Grade min
    74.5%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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    Mackenzie
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
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  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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    		June 21, 2026, 9:17 AM I met a cougar at around the 6.5 km mark.The cougar was hiding in the bushes on the side of the FSR and Jumped out right as I was passing by. After jumping out, it kept moving left and right across the path, appearing to look for the right timing to attack. Fortunately, it eventually disappeared into the forest, and I was not directly attacked. Afterward, I teamed up with a dirt biker who happened to pass by. On the way back I spotted another smaller cougar, but this one ran away immediately.
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