7.8 miles
Distance
1,380 ft
Climb
-1,382 ft
Descent
5,030 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
4,119 ft
Altitude min
4,177 ft
Altitude start
4,173 ft
Altitude end
-35.3%
Grade max
31%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,737 ft
Distance flat

This trail is groomed for winter fat biking. It a fun and rewarding loop. Could be done in the summer as well for a good tour on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Detailed Description
TMNT Winter classic loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Elkford British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,380 ft with a max elevation of 5,030 ft then descends -1,382 ft.

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Elkford Trails Alliance (www.elkfordtrailsalliance.ca)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Altitude min
    4,119 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,177 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,173 ft
  • Climb
    1,380 ft
  • Descent
    -1,382 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.3%
  • Grade min
    31%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,737 ft

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Trails in Route

Bebop1 mile
Splinter2,841 ft
Cowabunga1 mile
Rocksteady3,458 ft
Splinter2,854 ft
Turtle Power1 mile
PIZZA PIZZA3,163 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Elkford
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard

Directions

  1. Bike south on South Elkford Trail (The Great Trail).
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Bike south on South Elkford Trail (The Great Trail).
  4. Continue for 900 meters.
  5. Bike southwest on South Elkford Trail (The Great Trail).
  6. Continue for 600 meters.
  7. Bike southeast on Bebop.
  8. Continue for 40 meters.
  9. Bike north on Bebop.
  10. Continue for 300 meters.
  11. Bike southeast on Bebop.
  12. Continue for 600 meters.
  13. Bike north on Bebop.
  14. Continue for 800 meters.
  15. Bike north on Bebop.
  16. Continue for 30 meters.
  17. Bike north on The Foot.
  18. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  19. Bike northwest on The Foot.
  20. Continue for 10 meters.
  21. Bear left onto Lost Lake Trail.
  22. Continue for 70 meters.
  23. Bike northwest on Splinter.
  24. Continue for 40 meters.
  25. Bike north on Splinter.
  26. Continue for 800 meters.
  27. Bike north on Splinter.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Bike southwest on Cowabunga.
  30. Continue for 20 meters.
  31. Bike east on Cowabunga.
  32. Continue for 300 meters.
  33. Bike northeast on Cowabunga.
  34. Continue for 600 meters.
  35. Bike southeast on Cowabunga.
  36. Continue for 600 meters.
  37. Bike southwest on Cowabunga.
  38. Continue for 300 meters.
  39. Bike south on Cowabunga.
  40. Continue for 90 meters.
  41. Bike south on Lost Lake Trail.
  42. Continue for 50 meters.
  43. Bike southwest on Lost Lake Trail.
  44. Continue for 200 meters.
  45. Bike south on Rocksteady.
  46. Continue for 30 meters.
  47. Bike southwest on Rocksteady.
  48. Continue for 70 meters.
  49. Bike southwest on Rocksteady.
  50. Continue for 600 meters.
  51. Bike north on Rocksteady.
  52. Continue for 400 meters.
  53. Bike northwest on Rocksteady.
  54. Continue for 30 meters.
  55. Bike north on The Foot.
  56. Continue for 30 meters.
  57. Bike northwest on Lost Lake Trail.
  58. Continue for 70 meters.
  59. Bike northwest on Splinter.
  60. Continue for 50 meters.
  61. Bike north on Splinter.
  62. Continue for 800 meters.
  63. Bike west on Splinter.
  64. Continue for 40 meters.
  65. Bike northwest on Turtle Power.
  66. Continue for 20 meters.
  67. Bike north on Turtle Power.
  68. Continue for 300 meters.
  69. Bike north on Turtle Power.
  70. Continue for 800 meters.
  71. Bike southwest on Turtle Power.
  72. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  73. Bike southwest on PIZZA PIZZA.
  74. Continue for 10 meters.
  75. Bike southwest on PIZZA PIZZA.
  76. Continue for 300 meters.
  77. Bike south on PIZZA PIZZA.
  78. Continue for 300 meters.
  79. Bike south on PIZZA PIZZA.
  80. Continue for 200 meters.
  81. Bike south on PIZZA PIZZA.
  82. Continue for 200 meters.
  83. Bike southwest on PIZZA PIZZA.
  84. Continue for 30 meters.
  85. Bike northwest on South Elkford Trail (The Great Trail).
  86. Continue for 300 meters.

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