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35.5 miles
Distance
3,573 ft
Climb
-3,589 ft
Descent
3,365 ft
High Point
-16 ft
Altitude change
1,113 ft
Altitude min
1,149 ft
Altitude start
1,132 ft
Altitude end
-65.1%
Grade max
37.9%
Grade min
15 miles
Distance climb
17 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
This loop takes you from North Shore Kamloops out and up through the Lac de Bois grasslands and further up to Isobel Lake and back. It's a 2 hour jaunt until the climb up to Isobel. The climb is not difficult for an intermediate rider. And the trip home is a reward, as it is mostly downhill. It's about 4h 15 mins for me and I am not at all fast.
Detailed Description
Isobel Lake Loop is a 36 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Kamloops British Columbia. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 3,573 ft with a max elevation of 3,365 ft then descends -3,589 ft.
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- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jan 1, 2026)
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Distance36 miles
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Avg time10 hr 0 min
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Altitude min1,113 ft
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Altitude start1,149 ft
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Altitude end1,132 ft
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Climb3,573 ft
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Descent-3,589 ft
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Grade max-65.1%
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Grade min37.9%
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Distance climb15 miles
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Distance down17 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Back in the Saddle - Lac du Bois Grasslands - Kamloops
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