4.6 miles
Distance
988 ft
Climb
-1,062 ft
Descent
1,107 ft
High Point
-73 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
481 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-66.6%
Grade max
60.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,884 ft
Distance flat

This is a common route we take starting from North rd parking

Detailed Description
SFU Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Burnaby British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 988 ft with a max elevation of 1,107 ft then descends -1,062 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    50 min 11 sec
  • Altitude change
    -73 ft
  • Altitude min
    289 ft
  • Altitude start
    481 ft
  • Altitude end
    407 ft
  • Climb
    988 ft
  • Descent
    -1,062 ft
  • Grade
    -0.3%
  • Grade max
    -66.6%
  • Grade min
    60.6%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,884 ft

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