more stats
1,473 ft
Distance
-83 ft
Descent
00:02:38
Avg time
-83 ft
Altitude change
622 ft
Altitude min
705 ft
Altitude max
705 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-19%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,473 ft
Distance down
00:02:38
Avg time

Look Out Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowden Demonstration Forest
    Campbell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86193 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136841 in Trail Running
    • #126756 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,332 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #7,878 in Trail Running
    • #6,945 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Recreation Sites and Trails BC

xc trail with a nice lookout at the top of the climb. Normally ridden from the Access road (Riley Lake end) towards the Old rail grade connection. If you ride into this trail from Loveland Bay/old Rail Grade recommend you head left when you hit Lookout Loop.

Tags
Loose

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Look Out Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 7, 2024 @ 8:25am
Sep 7, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 @ 7:20am
Sep 7, 2024
Jul 28, 2024 @ 11:28am
Jul 28, 2024
 The immediate descent from the Lookout point is extremely loose. I'd recommend caution for all but experts. Beyond the initial point, brushed...
Dec 31, 2023 @ 8:48am
Dec 31, 2023
Jun 13, 2023 @ 7:07pm
Jun 13, 2023
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Status:
on Sep 7, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      MarrowBone
      Most of Lookout Loop is pretty blue/green rated, but the top section of the main descent is super spicy, easily a black diamond section in my opinion.
      After that, it turns more blue-square level again
      Yellzee
      Great shape May 2020. A few trail improvements in eroded sections

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Look Out Loop located?
      Look Out Loop is located in Snowden Demonstration Forest, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Snowden Demonstration Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.06911, -125.42143.
      ▼ How hard is Look Out Loop?
      Look Out Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Look Out Loop?
      The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 622 ft to 705 ft.
      ▼ Is Look Out Loop a point to point trail?
      Look Out Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Look Out Loop?
      Look Out Loop is 1,473 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Look Out Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Look Out Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Look Out Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Look Out Loop are:
      • July (40 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Look Out Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Look Out Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Look Out Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Look Out Loop. The trail is 1,473 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Look Out Loop?
      Look Out Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,201 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,198 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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