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974 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:00:58
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
155 ft
Altitude min
195 ft
Altitude max
195 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:00:58
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Elephant Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burnaby Mountain / SFU
    Burnaby, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114250 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120511 in Trail Running
    • #98775 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Burnaby

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Elephant Ridge Loop is a 297 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Burnaby British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 18, 2024 @ 9:19am
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Oct 12, 2023 @ 11:09am
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Dec 11, 2021 @ 10:54am
Dec 11, 2021
 Washout has covered one bridge, and runoff has left a ditch down the middle of one of the climbs.
Feb 11, 2021 @ 6:14pm
Feb 11, 2021
Sep 13, 2020 @ 9:46am
Sep 13, 2020
 A few hanging nettles that snag clothing but otherwise ideal
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Ideal
Avg: 3.44 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Elephant Ridge Loop

        ▼ Where is Elephant Ridge Loop located?
        Elephant Ridge Loop is located in Burnaby Mountain / SFU, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burnaby Mountain / SFU trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.2867, -122.91089.
        ▼ How hard is Elephant Ridge Loop?
        Elephant Ridge Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elephant Ridge Loop?
        Elephant Ridge Loop has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 155 ft to 195 ft.
        ▼ Is Elephant Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
        Elephant Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Elephant Ridge Loop?
        Elephant Ridge Loop is 974 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elephant Ridge Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Elephant Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elephant Ridge Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elephant Ridge Loop are:
        • July (29 activities)
        • June (16 activities)
        • May (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Elephant Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elephant Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Elephant Ridge Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Elephant Ridge Loop. The trail is 974 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Elephant Ridge Loop?
        Elephant Ridge Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 850 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,207 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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