9.4 miles
Distance
1,945 ft
Climb
-1,941 ft
Descent
1,642 ft
High Point
Grand Traverse to chicken to dd back to grand traverse
Detailed Description
Chicken and DD is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Duncan British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 27 trails. This route climbs 1,945 ft with a max elevation of 1,642 ft then descends -1,941 ft.
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Trail Rocky Mountain Ridge
Best trail on the hill, nice slabs and flow, even with those short climbs, enjoyed it!
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Trail Rocky Mountain Ridge
Best trail on the hill, nice slabs and flow, even with those short climbs, enjoyed it!
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Trail A Grand Traverse
Nice one! Very green and flowy, too bad that its not to whole way up.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
Nice one! Very green and flowy, too bad that its not to whole way up.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
Nice one! Very green and flowy, too bad that its not to whole way up.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
Nice one! Very green and flowy, too bad that its not to whole way up.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
A very nice climb trail. I would call it a green with a punchy end and a few blue climbing obstacles. For reference, Xylem on Maple Mountain is much more difficult. What’s great is you aren’t gassed by the time you get to Double D and will still have legs for another climb after. As others have said, it’s a beautiful forest and you will be appreciating the natural views during the entire climb.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
A very nice climb trail. I would call it a green with a punchy end and a few blue climbing obstacles. For reference, Xylem on Maple Mountain is much more difficult. What’s great is you aren’t gassed by the time you get to Double D and will still have legs for another climb after. As others have said, it’s a beautiful forest and you will be appreciating the natural views during the entire climb.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
A very nice climb trail. I would call it a green with a punchy end and a few blue climbing obstacles. For reference, Xylem on Maple Mountain is much more difficult. What’s great is you aren’t gassed by the time you get to Double D and will still have legs for another climb after. As others have said, it’s a beautiful forest and you will be appreciating the natural views during the entire climb.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
A very nice climb trail. I would call it a green with a punchy end and a few blue climbing obstacles. For reference, Xylem on Maple Mountain is much more difficult. What’s great is you aren’t gassed by the time you get to Double D and will still have legs for another climb after. As others have said, it’s a beautiful forest and you will be appreciating the natural views during the entire climb.
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dpparker60
EMBA-WS (Oct 26, 2021 at 10:15)

Trail A Grand Traverse
This is a really fun, easy trail to bomb down too! Visibility is good for seeing uphill traffic.
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dpparker60
EMBA-WS (Oct 26, 2021 at 10:15)

Trail A Grand Traverse
This is a really fun, easy trail to bomb down too! Visibility is good for seeing uphill traffic.
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dpparker60
EMBA-WS (Oct 26, 2021 at 10:15)

Trail A Grand Traverse
This is a really fun, easy trail to bomb down too! Visibility is good for seeing uphill traffic.
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dpparker60
EMBA-WS (Oct 26, 2021 at 10:15)

Trail A Grand Traverse
This is a really fun, easy trail to bomb down too! Visibility is good for seeing uphill traffic.
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vi-mtb
(May 25, 2021 at 15:54)

Trail Double D
Is the lower section re-opened after maintenance. My friend told me that on Saturday he rode the whole trail top to bottom.
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vi-mtb
(May 25, 2021 at 15:54)

Trail Double D
Is the lower section re-opened after maintenance. My friend told me that on Saturday he rode the whole trail top to bottom.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
Thanks Rick for building this nice climb trail and it was great meeting you. Had an awesome time on loam line, some of the biggest trail jumps I ever hit! We ended up driving north and are in Cumberland now but thanks for offering to guide us.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
Thanks Rick for building this nice climb trail and it was great meeting you. Had an awesome time on loam line, some of the biggest trail jumps I ever hit! We ended up driving north and are in Cumberland now but thanks for offering to guide us.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
Thanks Rick for building this nice climb trail and it was great meeting you. Had an awesome time on loam line, some of the biggest trail jumps I ever hit! We ended up driving north and are in Cumberland now but thanks for offering to guide us.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
Thanks Rick for building this nice climb trail and it was great meeting you. Had an awesome time on loam line, some of the biggest trail jumps I ever hit! We ended up driving north and are in Cumberland now but thanks for offering to guide us.
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mikewulder
(Nov 10, 2019 at 8:19)

Trail Rocky Mountain Ridge
Trail description is right, nice rocky faces, with ride around options. The ride arounds have become quite prominent, so is worth a look around when riding first time. Think if in doubt and want the more technical line, look left. Great trail.
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mikewulder
(Nov 10, 2019 at 8:19)

Trail Rocky Mountain Ridge
Trail description is right, nice rocky faces, with ride around options. The ride arounds have become quite prominent, so is worth a look around when riding first time. Think if in doubt and want the more technical line, look left. Great trail.
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bwsimmons
(Jul 20, 2018 at 13:30)

Trail A Grand Traverse
It's been a long time since I've ridden in this area and I'm blown away with the quality of the climbing trails I've been on so far. This trail is a gem.
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bwsimmons
(Jul 20, 2018 at 13:30)

Trail A Grand Traverse
It's been a long time since I've ridden in this area and I'm blown away with the quality of the climbing trails I've been on so far. This trail is a gem.
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bwsimmons
(Jul 20, 2018 at 13:30)

Trail A Grand Traverse
It's been a long time since I've ridden in this area and I'm blown away with the quality of the climbing trails I've been on so far. This trail is a gem.
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bwsimmons
(Jul 20, 2018 at 13:30)

Trail A Grand Traverse
It's been a long time since I've ridden in this area and I'm blown away with the quality of the climbing trails I've been on so far. This trail is a gem.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
My favourite climbing route up the mountain now. The trail is well thought out with consideration of the natural terrain and drainage in the area. Beautiful forest and a treat all year in any season.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
My favourite climbing route up the mountain now. The trail is well thought out with consideration of the natural terrain and drainage in the area. Beautiful forest and a treat all year in any season.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
My favourite climbing route up the mountain now. The trail is well thought out with consideration of the natural terrain and drainage in the area. Beautiful forest and a treat all year in any season.
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Trail A Grand Traverse
My favourite climbing route up the mountain now. The trail is well thought out with consideration of the natural terrain and drainage in the area. Beautiful forest and a treat all year in any season.
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Altitude change2 ft
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Altitude min642 ft
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Altitude start642 ft
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Altitude end643 ft
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Grade max-34.2%
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Grade min35.3%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,356 ft
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