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4.2 miles
Distance
751 ft
Climb
-839 ft
Descent
863 ft
High Point
-87 ft
Altitude change
328 ft
Altitude min
424 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-31.4%
Grade max
29%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,480 ft
Distance flat
Lots of climbing at the beginning and lots of down after mid way.
This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Detailed Description
Ladysmith Loop 3 is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate unsanctioned route located near Ladysmith British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 37 trails. This route climbs 751 ft with a max elevation of 863 ft then descends -839 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 4, 2021)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Nov 9, 2025)
Stats
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Distance4 miles
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Avg time1 hr 0 min
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Altitude min328 ft
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Altitude start424 ft
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Altitude end338 ft
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Climb751 ft
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Descent-839 ft
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Grade-0.4%
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Grade max-31.4%
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Grade min29%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1,480 ft
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