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1.6 miles
Distance
413 ft
Climb
-462 ft
Descent
1,288 ft
High Point
-49 ft
Altitude change
870 ft
Altitude min
920 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-42.7%
Grade max
32.8%
Grade min
3,734 ft
Distance climb
4,380 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
Fun loop to ride fast and flowy jump/berm trails. Do as many loops as you want.
Detailed Description
Flow Loop 1 is a 2 mile popular intermediate route located near North Vancouver British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 413 ft with a max elevation of 1,288 ft then descends -462 ft.
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Distance2 miles
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Avg time26 min 12 sec
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Altitude min870 ft
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Altitude start920 ft
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Altitude end869 ft
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Climb413 ft
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Descent-462 ft
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Grade-0.6%
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Grade max-42.7%
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Grade min32.8%
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Distance climb3,734 ft
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Distance down4,380 ft
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Distance flat328 ft
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Trails in Route
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Lower Expresso | North Vancouver's BEST Blue Flow Trail?
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Nov 29, 2025
North Vancouver's BEST Blue Flow Trail? | Lower Expresso Mountain Bike POV
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