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3,232 ft
Distance
257 ft
Climb
00:08:36
Avg time
258 ft
Altitude change
510 ft
Altitude min
768 ft
Altitude max
510 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
0.8%
Grade max
34.2%
Grade min
2,999 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance flat
00:08:36
Avg time

Retrograde Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Mahony
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60493 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17356 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Currently being used as a climb trail to start you ride, this trail is planned as a 2-way trail in the new network plan.
Further discussions required about how to best use this trail safely is required.

Climb trail from bottom of Civil Disobedience to Mahoney climb Rd. You can avoid having to ride on Inland Lake Rd.
Prepare for an elevated heart rate...

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 416 rides
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        Directions to retrograde trailhead (49.898760, -124.487670)

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        Burley & Quick-E Loop Featured
        ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,788 ft • 2 •
        Push up. Enjoy the Down. Burley AND makes you go up the climb twice but it is sooo worth it.
        329
        Mahony Enduro 2023
        ★ 4.0 • 17 miles • 4,189 ft • 14 • Loop • Race •
        5 Categories: Expert, JR Expert (Under 19) and Masters (40+) will all do the Long Course (5 Stages) Sport...
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        Island Cup Enduro - Mount Mahony - Powell River
        ★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 3,548 ft • 12 • Race •
        Island Cup Enduro Race Course

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Retrograde

        ▼ Where is Retrograde located?
        Retrograde is located in Mt. Mahony, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Mahony trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.89876, -124.48767.
        ▼ How hard is Retrograde?
        Retrograde is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Retrograde?
        Retrograde has 257 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 510 ft to 768 ft.
        ▼ Is Retrograde a point to point trail?
        Retrograde is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Retrograde?
        Retrograde is 3,232 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Retrograde?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Retrograde. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Retrograde?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Retrograde are:
        • July (69 activities)
        • August (43 activities)
        • October (22 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Retrograde? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Retrograde are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Retrograde?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Retrograde. The trail is 3,232 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Retrograde?
        Retrograde is a very popular trail. There have been 1,985 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,143 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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