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7.3 miles
Distance
1,234 ft
Climb
-1,223 ft
Descent
2,947 ft
High Point
10 ft
Altitude change
1,818 ft
Altitude min
1,818 ft
Altitude start
1,827 ft
Altitude end
-31.3%
Grade max
47%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,550 ft
Distance flat
A clockwise loop through the South Canoe Trails which takes in most the trails which have been build in the last few years, this route can be ridden both ways but it defiantly ideal to ride it clockwise.
Detailed Description
New School Loop is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Salmon Arm British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 1,234 ft with a max elevation of 2,947 ft then descends -1,223 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Apr 24, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Nov 6, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time1 hr 17 min
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Altitude min1,818 ft
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Altitude start1,818 ft
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Altitude end1,827 ft
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Climb1,234 ft
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Descent-1,223 ft
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Grade max-31.3%
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Grade min47%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,550 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 476 ft | |||||
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| 919 ft | |||||
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| 3,533 ft | |||||
| 2,759 ft | |||||
| 2,999 ft | |||||
| 1,877 ft | |||||
| 1,552 ft | |||||
| 732 ft | |||||
| 515 ft | |||||
| 171 ft | |||||
| 1,778 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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From the Bench on Alternative Facts
trail: Factual Acts
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Feb 4, 2023
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South Canoe --------flying nun lower-------- 15 march 2021
trail: The Flying Nun (lower)
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Mar 16, 2021
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