2.1 miles
Distance
682 ft
Climb
-685 ft
Descent
840 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
317 ft
Altitude min
336 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
-46%
Grade max
63.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat

Fun XCO loop with a solid climb and a semi-technical descent. Perfect for XCO training.

Detailed Description
Race Simulation - BAD is a 2 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Squamish British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 682 ft with a max elevation of 840 ft then descends -685 ft.
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Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (www.sorca.ca)
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  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    54 min 20 sec
  • Altitude min
    317 ft
  • Altitude start
    336 ft
  • Altitude end
    335 ft
  • Climb
    682 ft
  • Descent
    -685 ft
  • Grade max
    -46%
  • Grade min
    63.3%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    295 ft

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  • Route Type
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  • eBike Allowed
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    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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