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32.4 miles
Distance
6,550 ft
Climb
-6,610 ft
Descent
2,476 ft
High Point
-59 ft
Altitude change
59 ft
Altitude start
-90%
Grade max
44.5%
Grade min
16 miles
Distance climb
14 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
SSC Loop - from ferry and back
Detailed Description
SSC Loop is a 32 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Gibsons British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 6,550 ft with a max elevation of 2,476 ft then descends -6,610 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Apr 5, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: May 6, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance32 miles
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Avg time6 hr 42 min
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Altitude start59 ft
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Climb1 mile
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Descent-6,610 ft
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Grade max-90%
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Grade min44.5%
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Distance climb16 miles
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Distance down14 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,595 ft | |||||
| 2,326 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 2,290 ft | |||||
| 3,150 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 1,975 ft | |||||
| 1,224 ft | |||||
| 2,110 ft | |||||
| 3,136 ft | |||||
| 1,125 ft | |||||
| 367 ft | |||||
| 3,642 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 3,852 ft | |||||
| 2,320 ft | |||||
| 860 ft |
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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
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DirectionBoth Directions
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