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4.7 miles
Distance
862 ft
Climb
-854 ft
Descent
862 ft
High Point
8 ft
Altitude change
398 ft
Altitude min
551 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-30.7%
Grade max
44.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,476 ft
Distance flat
Tour of the Ladysmith Trails Loop
This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Detailed Description
Ladysmith Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate unsanctioned route located near Ladysmith British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 862 ft with a max elevation of 862 ft then descends -854 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Nov 9, 2026)
Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time1 hr 42 min
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Altitude min398 ft
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Altitude start551 ft
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Altitude end558 ft
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Climb862 ft
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Descent-854 ft
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Grade max-30.7%
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Grade min44.5%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1,476 ft
5 Reviews & Comments
Purple66
Just hiked the narrow bar and had to move 4 large branches and at least 6 large rocks out of the path on blind corners. Could have been REALLY dangerous for a mtb. Obviously placed on purpose. Be careful out there 
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Trails in Route
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| 518 ft | |||||
| 1,145 ft | |||||
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| 177 ft | |||||
| 630 ft | |||||
| 774 ft | |||||
| 994 ft | |||||
| 577 ft | |||||
| 1,001 ft | |||||
| 810 ft | |||||
| 2,100 ft |
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