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24.1 miles
Distance
4,753 ft
Climb
-4,674 ft
Descent
4,218 ft
High Point
79 ft
Altitude change
1,806 ft
Altitude min
1,806 ft
Altitude start
1,886 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-75.4%
Grade max
31.5%
Grade min
15 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
2,828 ft
Distance flat
Annual Shuswap Cycling Club Xc race. September 27th 2025. start time 9am.
Join us on September 27th at the South Canoe Trails for this grassroots XC race
This is a low key and fun race but will test your fitness and riding! The course will take you up the new Ida View Trail, down Rubberhead, back up and through the lush Larch Hills, and back down the fast and flowy South Canoe system.
1. Self-Supportive Event: The event is self-supportive, meaning that participants are responsible for their own navigation, well-being, and equipment throughout the race. There will be some limited route markings, mostly through the Larch Hills Nordic Trails. You are responsible to be familiar with the route. The Route can be found on Trailforks.
2. Course Marshals: There are no Course Marshals. If you come across a rider in need please STOP to assist. 911 in case of an injury.
3. Aid Station: The only Aid Station on route will be at the Rubberhead Parking lot. This will have a limited supply of snacks and water. You are responsible to pack the food you need for this route.
4. Course: Participants are expected to understand the route themselves. This implies that there may not be course marshals or route markers, so cyclists need to be able to navigate the course independently.
o The long course will run from South Canoe to Rubbered using the Ida View Section if the Larch Hills Traverse. From the Top of Rubberhead to the Rubberhead Parking Lot, then Climb back up DD and assorted trails to the top of Hemlock Glide and through the Larch Hills Nordic Trails to South Canoe. See Trailforks Route
o The Short Course will skip the decent to the Rubberhead Parking Lot, Once at the top of the Ida View Trail/top of Hemlock Glide, riders will make their way back to South Canoe through the Larch Hills Nordic Trails.
5. Categories: Men's and Women's of the long and short courses, that’s it.
6. Timing: Old school, we all leave at the same time and try to keep track of when you get back to South Canoe
7. Ebikes: Sure, fill your boots, but you are not eligible for any category.
8. Prizes: A crisp high 5 and bragging rights
9. After Party: There will be Chili and Bannock for all participants.
10. Assessment of Ability: Participants are encouraged to assess their own ability to complete the event.
11. Safety Responsibility: Safety is the responsibility of each participant. This includes having the necessary equipment such as maps, GPS devices, food and repair kits to ensure their well-being during the race. Your are required to stop and assist any riders in need along the course.
Detailed Description
SCC XC is a 24 mile intermediate race route located near Salmon Arm British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 29 trails. This route climbs 4,753 ft with a max elevation of 4,218 ft then descends -4,674 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Nov 11, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5 trails (newest: Jun 22, 2026)
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Distance24 miles
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Altitude min1,806 ft
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Altitude start1,806 ft
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Altitude end1,886 ft
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Climb4,753 ft
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Descent-4,674 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-75.4%
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Grade min31.5%
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Distance climb15 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat2,828 ft
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Race DateSunday October 1, 2023 at 09:00am
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