5.1 miles
Distance
767 ft
Climb
-774 ft
Descent
967 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
417 ft
Altitude min
499 ft
Altitude start
495 ft
Altitude end
-42.3%
Grade max
31.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
5,230 ft
Distance flat

A fun blue starter, then up to Snakes & Ladders

Detailed Description
Down and Up is a 5 mile popular expert route located near Victoria British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 767 ft with a max elevation of 967 ft then descends -774 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jun 30, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 20 min
  • Altitude min
    417 ft
  • Altitude start
    499 ft
  • Altitude end
    495 ft
  • Climb
    767 ft
  • Descent
    -774 ft
  • Grade max
    -42.3%
  • Grade min
    31.2%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,230 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    201
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