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2.1 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-318 ft
Descent
00:26:41
Avg time
-109 ft
Altitude change
2,100 ft
Altitude min
2,284 ft
Altitude max
2,209 ft
Altitude start
2,100 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
4,232 ft
Distance climb
5,125 ft
Distance down
1,401 ft
Distance flat
00:26:41
Avg time

Stimulus Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43852 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55410 in E-Biking
    • #60750 in Trail Running
    • #96117 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Flows nicely. Mostly friendly grades with some rocky sections and bridges.

Trail Supporters
  • The Big Eddy Pub
    since 2023
    Sponsor
  • Chubby Funster's
    since 2023
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  • The Village Idiot
    since 2023
    Sponsor
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 90 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 423 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Jul 23, 2026 @ 4:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 23, 2026
Trail is running well dirt is holding up bring flame thrower for bugs
Jun 26, 2026 @ 5:26pm (America/Creston)
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 12, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Creston)
Jun 12, 2026
 A few puddles but otherwise ideal
May 30, 2026 @ 4:51pm (America/Vancouver)
May 30, 2026
 Tree down after the South split heading North.
May 7, 2026 @ 5:07pm (America/Vancouver)
May 7, 2026
 Danger tree snagged in the usual spot, the switchbacks
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Avg: 4.16 (19 votes)
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        315
        Tip to Tip
        17 miles • 2,680 ft • 38 • Loop •
        Just because we wanted a long one.
        94
        10km fun loop
        ★ 2.0 • 6 miles • 750 ft • 34 •
        I use this to train for a 5-10km race.
        153
        Short Macpherson Loop
        14 miles • 2,244 ft • 22 •
        Quick 20km loop on the top side of Mt. Macpherson

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stimulus Loop

        ▼ Where is Stimulus Loop located?
        Stimulus Loop is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.94086, -118.22495.
        ▼ How hard is Stimulus Loop?
        Stimulus Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stimulus Loop?
        Stimulus Loop has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,100 ft to 2,284 ft.
        ▼ How long is Stimulus Loop?
        Stimulus Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stimulus Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stimulus Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stimulus Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Stimulus Loop are:
        • July (79 activities)
        • August (49 activities)
        • September (33 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Stimulus Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stimulus Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Stimulus Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Stimulus Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Stimulus Loop?
        Stimulus Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,735 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,812 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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