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6.1 miles
Distance
1,115 ft
Climb
-1,115 ft
Descent
1,547 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
465 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
-46.7%
Grade max
22.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,247 ft
Distance flat
An easy way up Hammerfest. Cross-country style on the way up and flowy on the way down. Avoiding service roads.
Detailed Description
Smooth Hammer Loop is a 6 mile moderately 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 18 trails. This route climbs 1,115 ft with a max elevation of 1,547 ft then descends -1,115 ft.
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time1 hr 48 min
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Altitude min465 ft
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Altitude start465 ft
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Altitude end466 ft
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Climb1,115 ft
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Descent-1,115 ft
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Grade max-46.7%
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Grade min22.6%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,247 ft
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Hammerfest 2025 Island Cup Enduro Race #2
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