12.5 miles
Distance
1,472 ft
Climb
-1,368 ft
Descent
261 ft
High Point
105 ft
Altitude change
5 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-45.9%
Grade max
35.2%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

A loop that touches many of the Bonshaw trails

Detailed Description
Exploring Bonshaw is a 12 mile less popular intermediate route located near Bonshaw Prince Edward Island. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 40 trails. This route climbs 1,472 ft with a max elevation of 261 ft then descends -1,368 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 4, 2023)
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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 30 min
  • Altitude change
    105 ft
  • Altitude start
    5 ft
  • Altitude end
    112 ft
  • Climb
    1,472 ft
  • Descent
    -1,368 ft
  • Grade
    0.2%
  • Grade max
    -45.9%
  • Grade min
    35.2%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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