13.7 miles
Distance
2,244 ft
Climb
-2,246 ft
Descent
2,739 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
2,011 ft
Altitude min
2,129 ft
Altitude start
2,126 ft
Altitude end
-49.7%
Grade max
52%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Quick 20km loop on the top side of Mt. Macpherson

Detailed Description
Short Macpherson Loop is a 14 mile less popular intermediate route located near Revelstoke British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 2,244 ft with a max elevation of 2,739 ft then descends -2,246 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Dec 24, 2025)
  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 26, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jun 19, 2026)
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Revelstoke Cycling Association (bikerevelstoke.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 40 min
  • Altitude change
    -2 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,011 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,129 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,126 ft
  • Climb
    2,244 ft
  • Descent
    -2,246 ft
  • Grade max
    -49.7%
  • Grade min
    52%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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