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1.2 miles
Distance
267 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:16:18
Avg time
210 ft
Altitude change
2,139 ft
Altitude min
2,374 ft
Altitude max
2,139 ft
Altitude start
2,349 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
3,944 ft
Distance climb
1,663 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:16:18
Avg time
Black Forest Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Macpherson
Revelstoke, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 25 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#2,657 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #447 in E-Biking
- #5,644 in Trail Running
- #10,106 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge
Lots of variety. A very challenging, rooty climb (or fun, rooty descent) from the nordic day lodge then a fast fun traverse to TNT.
Trail Supporters
- Paramount Recreation
since 2024Sponsor
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 95 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 603 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Directions to black-forest trailhead
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Routes with this trail
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3 Reviews & Comments
Bren87
Loose boards on the bridge
Maybe a nail or two sticking out? Might be worth checking
Maybe a nail or two sticking out? Might be worth checking
Katmanseau
Sheesh! Climbing up those roots is rough
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