more stats
2,164 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
00:13:50
Avg time
-201 ft
Altitude change
573 ft
Altitude min
835 ft
Altitude max
774 ft
Altitude start
573 ft
Altitude end
-9.287%
Grade
-35.278%
Grade max
33.217%
Grade min
441 ft
Distance climb
1,698 ft
Distance down
25 ft
Distance flat
00:13:50
Avg time

Bics Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128961 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81729 in E-Biking
    • #159126 in Trail Running
    • #156122 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,678 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,587 in E-Biking
    • #9,945 in Trail Running
    • #9,877 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Fun trail which is mostly riding on rock surface. A few small rock rolls and other unique rock features.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Rock slabsRocky
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bics located?
      Bics is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.64681, -125.11359.
      ▼ How hard is Bics?
      Bics is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.287%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bics?
      Bics has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 265 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 573 ft to 835 ft.
      ▼ Is Bics a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bics is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bics?
      Bics is 2,164 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bics?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bics. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bics?
      Bics is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Bics? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bics are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bics?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bics. The trail is 2,164 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bics?
      Bics is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 880 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 890 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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