Mountain Bike

7.7 miles

Distance

1,629 ft

Climb

-1,622 ft

Descent

1,649 ft

High Point

Ride at your own risk

Maple’s descents are notoriously physical with many climbs mixed in. This route covers both technical and flowy descending with minimal climbs once you have hit the top and point back down hill. After Phloem, riders can opt to finish on single track via Solar Coaster or can ride the road for an easier roll out.

Detailed Description

Ride Cowichan Maple Descender is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Duncan British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,629 ft with a max elevation of 1,649 ft then descends -1,622 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Story Trail				2,858 ft
	Lower Xylem				1 mile
	Middle Xylem				4,049 ft
	Upper Xylem				1 mile
	Upper Maple Syrup				1 mile
	Phloem				5,138 ft
	Logger's Lane				1,306 ft

Details

Riding area

Maple Mountain
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Ridelogs

201

More Stats for Ride Cowichan Maple Descender mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 27 min
Altitude min

373 ft
Altitude start

373 ft
Altitude end

381 ft
Grade max

-59.7%
Grade min

52.8%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

3,596 ft

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Lower Xylem	Sep 21, 2024 @ 4:16pm Sep 21, 2024
	Logger's Lane	Sep 21, 2024 @ 4:16pm Sep 21, 2024
	Middle Xylem	Sep 21, 2024 @ 4:16pm Sep 21, 2024
	Upper Xylem	Sep 21, 2024 @ 4:16pm Sep 21, 2024
	Story Trail	Sep 21, 2024 @ 4:16pm Sep 21, 2024