SCC XC Mountain Biking Route

24.1 miles

Distance

4,753 ft

Climb

-4,674 ft

Descent

4,218 ft

High Point

79 ft

Altitude change

1,806 ft

Altitude min

1,806 ft

Altitude start

1,886 ft

Altitude end

0.1%

Grade

-75.4%

Grade max

31.5%

Grade min

15 miles

Distance climb

9 miles

Distance down

2,828 ft

Distance flat

Event Date

- 26 Sep 2026
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- 26 Sep 2026
scc xc
Race

Route Date: Saturday September 26, 2026 at 09:00am

# Annual Shuswap Cycling Club XC Race

**Saturday, September 26, 2026**
**Start time: 9:00 a.m.**
**South Canoe Trails**

Join us at the South Canoe Trails for the annual Shuswap Cycling Club grassroots XC race

This is a low-key, fun race—but it will test your fitness and riding. The course climbs the Ida View section of the Larch Hills Traverse, descends through Rubberhead, travels back through the lush Larch Hills Nordic trail system, and finishes on the fast and flowy South Canoe trails.

1. **Self-supported event:** Participants are responsible for their own navigation, well-being and equipment throughout the race. Route markings will be limited and primarily located through the Larch Hills Nordic trails. You are responsible for being familiar with the route. The route is available on Trailforks.

2. **Course marshals:** There are no course marshals. If you encounter a rider who needs help, you are required to stop and assist. Call 911 in the event of an injury or emergency.

3. **Aid station:** The only aid station will be at the Rubberhead parking lot. It will have a limited supply of snacks and water. Participants must carry enough food and water to complete their course.

4. **Courses:**

* **Long course:** Riders will travel from South Canoe to Rubberhead using the Ida View section of the Larch Hills Traverse. From the top of Rubberhead, the course descends to the Rubberhead parking lot before climbing back up Double D and assorted trails to the top of Hemlock Glide. Riders will then return to South Canoe through the Larch Hills Nordic trails. See the Trailforks route for details.

* **Short course:** Riders will skip the descent to the Rubberhead parking lot. From the top of Ida View/Hemlock Glide, riders will return to South Canoe through the Larch Hills Nordic trails. See the Trailforks route for details.

5. **Categories:** Men’s and women’s categories for both the long and short courses. That’s it.

6. **Timing:** Old school. Everyone starts together, and we do our best to keep track of when you return to South Canoe.

7. **E-bikes:** Sure, fill your boots—but you are not eligible for prizes, and no one cares about your time.

8. **Prizes:** A crisp high five and bragging rights.

9. **After-party:** Chili and will be provided for all participants.

10. **Assessment of ability:** Participants are responsible for assessing whether they have the fitness, riding skills and navigation ability required to complete their chosen course.

11. **Safety:** Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Carry the necessary navigation tools, food, water, clothing and repair equipment to remain self-sufficient throughout the race. All participants are required to stop and assist any rider in need along the course.

Detailed Description

SCC XC is a 24 mile intermediate race route located near Salmon Arm British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 29 trails. This route climbs 4,753 ft with a max elevation of 4,218 ft then descends -4,674 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Nov 11, 2025)
Minor Issue / Yellow: 5 trails (newest: Aug 23, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Shuswap Trail Alliance (www.shuswaptrailalliance.com)

Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.

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Past Events

- 1 Oct 2023
SCC XC
Race

Stats

Distance

24 miles
Altitude min

1,806 ft
Altitude start

1,806 ft
Altitude end

1,886 ft
Climb

4,753 ft
Descent

-4,674 ft
Grade

0.1%
Grade max

-75.4%
Grade min

31.5%
Distance climb

15 miles
Distance down

9 miles
Distance flat

2,828 ft

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Trails in Route

	Larch Hills Traverse (Ida View Section)				2,802 ft
	Larch Hills Traverse (Ida View Section)				1,286 ft
	LHT (Ida View)				1,365 ft
	LHT (Ida View)				1 mile
	Half Baked
	Veggie Delight				3,819 ft
	Veggie Delight				2,064 ft
	Sea Doo				1,375 ft
	Boneyard				1,506 ft
	Double D (lower)				1 mile
	Double D (upper)				1 mile
	Double D				1,998 ft
	Rubberhead climb				502 ft
	Ravine (9km)				2,461 ft
	Devil's Club Domain				1,893 ft
	Hemlock Glide				2,562 ft
	After Thought				1,906 ft
	Bruin's Ramble				951 ft
	Jay Walk				991 ft
	Mushroom Fantasy				1,004 ft
	Lynx Trot				2,864 ft
	Coffee Time				1,407 ft
	Lumpy				2,608 ft
	Gypsy Tears				942 ft
	The Flying Nun (upper)				2,280 ft
	Old Malibu				1,381 ft
	The Flying Nun (lower)				1,319 ft

Details

Race Course
Race Date

Saturday September 26, 2026 at 09:00am
Riding area

Larch Hills Traverse
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard

trail	date	description
Double D (upper)	Aug 23, 2026 @ 7:27am (America/Vancouver) Aug 23, 2026	Tree down
Rubberhead climb	Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Creston) Aug 15, 2026
LHT (Ida View)	Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Creston) Aug 15, 2026
Double D (lower)	Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Creston) Aug 15, 2026
Larch Hills Traverse (Ida View Section)	Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Creston) Aug 15, 2026