8.0 miles
Distance
1,264 ft
Climb
-1,264 ft
Descent
1,234 ft
High Point

Two laps up to the powerlines to make a 13km Loop riding two of the best trails on the lower mountain. Scooby Doo and Locomotion.

Detailed Description
Take Off Intermediate 13km Lap is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Parksville British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,264 ft with a max elevation of 1,234 ft then descends -1,264 ft.
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Trails in Route

The Link1,811 ft
Hugh's Jaunt974 ft
Betty's Bridge1,673 ft
Pit2Pit2,231 ft
Barefoot4,934 ft
Jughead1,129 ft
Lower Scooby-Doo312 ft
No-Barf-Line2,986 ft
Receding Treeline1,106 ft
Locomotion2 miles
ERR 782,096 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    HammerFest
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    3
More Stats for Take Off Intermediate 13km Lap mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    463 ft
  • Altitude start
    465 ft
  • Altitude end
    466 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.5%
  • Grade min
    39.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,615 ft
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youtuber Scooby Doo - Hammerfest Mountain Biking
Scooby Doo - Hammerfest Mountain Biking
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Sep 12, 2024
youtuber Rocking Hammerfest - Parksville, BC
Rocking Hammerfest - Parksville, BC
trail: Jughead
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