13.8 miles
Distance
2,039 ft
Climb
-2,023 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
16 ft
Altitude change
3,920 ft
Altitude min
4,316 ft
Altitude start
4,334 ft
Altitude end
-41.8%
Grade max
45.3%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Route subject to change depending on course conditions and race type.

This is the general route for the Round the Mountain race that takes place every year in Kimberley.

Detailed Description
Round The Mountain Loop is a 14 mile intermediate race route located near Kimberley British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 2,039 ft with a max elevation of 5,310 ft then descends -2,023 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jun 11, 2026)

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Kimberley Trails Society (www.kimberleytrails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    8 hr 1 min
  • Altitude min
    3,920 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,316 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,334 ft
  • Climb
    2,039 ft
  • Descent
    -2,023 ft
  • Grade max
    -41.8%
  • Grade min
    45.3%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    Kimberley Nordic Center and Ski Hill
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
Avg: 2.65 (3 votes)
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