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5.2 miles
Distance
838 ft
Climb
-841 ft
Descent
1,235 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
469 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
-34.1%
Grade max
30.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,683 ft
Distance flat
Classic HammerFest loop, great for beginner to intermediate riders. Takes about an hour, has some roots on the climb but avoids the fire roads making it a pleasant climb.
Detailed Description
Ruben's Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Parksville British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 838 ft with a max elevation of 1,235 ft then descends -841 ft.
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time50 min 48 sec
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Altitude min465 ft
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Altitude start469 ft
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Altitude end466 ft
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Climb838 ft
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Descent-841 ft
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Grade max-34.1%
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Grade min30.8%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1,683 ft
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Route Sections
| 1 | The Climb |
Trails in Route
| 850 ft | |||||
| 1,847 ft | |||||
| 856 ft | |||||
| 472 ft | |||||
| 213 ft | |||||
| 2,336 ft | |||||
| 1,129 ft | |||||
| 1,841 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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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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