2.8 miles
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-1,601 ft
Descent
4,010 ft
High Point
-1,553 ft
Altitude change
2,458 ft
Altitude min
4,010 ft
Altitude start
2,457 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-105.9%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat

This is a steep route for Gillard. steeper then the easy route, so you know its steep

Detailed Description
GillardSteep is a 3 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Kelowna British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 49 ft with a max elevation of 4,010 ft then descends -1,601 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 10 min
  • Altitude change
    -1,553 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,458 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,010 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,457 ft
  • Climb
    49 ft
  • Descent
    -1,601 ft
  • Grade
    -10.5%
  • Grade max
    -105.9%
  • Grade min
    8.4%
  • Distance climb
    1,385 ft
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    725 ft

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