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1.4 miles
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
01:04:58
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
3,930 ft
Altitude min
4,026 ft
Altitude max
4,026 ft
Altitude start
3,989 ft
Altitude end
-0.486%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
9.614%
Grade min
3,050 ft
Distance climb
3,300 ft
Distance down
1,276 ft
Distance flat
01:04:58
Avg time
China Loop Details
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Activities
- Nordic Ski
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaChina Ridge
Princeton, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 90 in Mountain Biking
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#1299 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- #178210 in Mountain Biking
- #179417 in E-Biking
- #327302 in Trail Running
- #337174 in Hiking
- #23291 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Snow GroomingClassic / Skating
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
A popular novice trail for skiers, it's one of the few trails at China Ridge that is groomed wide enough for skating. Trail can be skied in either direction. No dogs please in the winter, welcomed in the summer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Aug 31, 2025
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(49.481670, -120.581740)
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Loop
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Where is China Loop located?
China Loop is located in China Ridge, Princeton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the China Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48167, -120.58174.
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How hard is China Loop?
China Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.486%.
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What is the elevation gain for China Loop?
China Loop has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,930 ft to 4,026 ft.
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Is China Loop a point to point trail?
China Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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