11.3 miles
Distance
1,272 ft
Climb
-1,269 ft
Descent
3,630 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
3,191 ft
Altitude min
3,342 ft
Altitude start
3,343 ft
Altitude end
-33.5%
Grade max
38.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Designated Forest Loops Trail as per Cranbrook Community Forest trail map.

Detailed Description
Forests Loops is a 11 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Cranbrook British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 32 trails. This route climbs 1,272 ft with a max elevation of 3,630 ft then descends -1,269 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 25, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    6 hr 39 min
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,191 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,342 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,343 ft
  • Climb
    1,272 ft
  • Descent
    -1,269 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.5%
  • Grade min
    38.8%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Trails in Route

Forest Grove3,947 ft
Curly413 ft
Larch1,001 ft
Roller Coaster1,358 ft
Bonehead3,960 ft
Bonehead Connector1,247 ft
Upper Bonehead3,734 ft
Pilsit1,276 ft
Kettle Loop748 ft
Axel Alley1,926 ft
Upper Coaster866 ft
Hobgoblin364 ft
Migor1 mile
Kettle Loop240 ft
Hill ByPass3,045 ft
Big Tree Trail2,431 ft
Going Up2,037 ft
Arbour Trail2,290 ft

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