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8.4 miles
Distance
2,137 ft
Climb
-2,186 ft
Descent
2,902 ft
High Point
-49 ft
Altitude change
896 ft
Altitude min
1,053 ft
Altitude start
1,004 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-60.4%
Grade max
32.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,212 ft
Distance flat
A 2hr loop including Mach Chicken and Built to Spill by climbing B&K Logging Road.
Detailed Description
Mach Chicken Loop is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Southern Sunshine Coast British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 2,137 ft with a max elevation of 2,902 ft then descends -2,186 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 30, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 46 min
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Altitude change-49 ft
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Altitude min896 ft
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Altitude start1,053 ft
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Altitude end1,004 ft
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Climb2,137 ft
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Descent-2,186 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-60.4%
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Grade min32.3%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,212 ft
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Mach Chicken | Single Black | Roberts Creek, BC
trail: Mach Chicken
3:23 | 258 | comments: 0 | favs:
May 19, 2026
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Don't sleep on this place, especially the loamers! Roberts Creek shredding!
trail: Mach Chicken
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Nov 29, 2025
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