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2.7 miles
Distance
-1,756 ft
Descent
2,383 ft
High Point
-1,759 ft
Altitude change
624 ft
Altitude min
2,383 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-46%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
The full haul as it was intended.
Detailed Description
The Simpsons Line is a 3 mile moderately popular expert route located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route with a max elevation of 2,383 ft then descends -1,756 ft.
Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time27 min 12 sec
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Altitude change-1,759 ft
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Altitude min624 ft
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Altitude start2,383 ft
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Altitude end623 ft
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Descent-1,756 ft
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Grade-12.5%
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Grade max-46%
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Grade min1.4%
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Distance climb95 ft
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat164 ft
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