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No Brains Extension

No Brains Extension Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Advanced

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

1.3m

Elevation

27m
-43m

Rating

4.5 (2)

Description

No Brains Extension is a flowing cross country trail that takes riders back to the start of Lookout Road providing access to safe place to cross the road back to Taura trail. Do not cross 8 Mile Road in any other location unless signposted. Watch for high speed logging trucks on 8 Mile Road 24/7. Strictly NO BIKING OR WALKING ON 8 MILE ROAD AT ANY TIME

Weather

Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Allowed

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-1.3% avg, -19.0% max

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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