This is the start of the Blue Route. There’s lots of helpful information on the board, take a quick photo of this just in case you need it.
Watch out for the squirrels!

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1.12 km

Shell Book Trail – Blue MTB Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bumps, berms, forests! Great stuff for beginners and those who want to fly around and have fun!

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2.51 km

Blue MTB Route – Forest Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tall trees with wide flowing berms - a total joy!

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3.08 km

Bench in Hicks Lodge Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

The next bit of Blue Route is the shortest but the most fun!

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3.34 km

By Forest Trail – Blue MTB Route, Section 3

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

4.63 km

Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Forest

5.64 km

Shell Brook Trail

Highlight • Trail

A magical place to visit if you have a MTB! Flowy trails and cute wildlife

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8.05 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.95 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 April

14°C

3°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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