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SaveDuncan trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and tight and twisty. Scenery includes views, summits and lakes. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include Mount Tzouhalem, Maple Mountain and Mount Prevost.
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- Mountain Bike
160 trails
- E-Bike
154 trails
- Gravel Bike
34 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Horse
17 trails
- Hike
153 trails
- Trail Running
153 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
1 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
1 trails
Region Details
- 30
- 9
- 65
- 40
- 14
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 3 daysLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 189
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 160
- Trails E-Bike
- 154
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 34
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 17
- Trails Hike
- 153
- Trails Trail Running
- 153
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 123 miles
- Total Descent
- 32,580 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,553 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,577 ft
- Reports
- 5,805
- Photos
- 1,356
- Completed Counter
- 140,014
Articles
Video: Aedan Skinner Attempts To Everest In The Worst Possible Conditions
Aug 12, 2026 from pinkbike.com
31 hours, 27 laps, and 17 hours of darkness. Aedan Skinner tackles a brutal mid-winter Everesting attempt on Mt. Prevost with zero sleep, freezing...
Must Watch: Vaea Verbeeck’s Surreal New Cinematic Passion Project in 'Frequency Realm'
Jun 16, 2026 from pinkbike.com
A breathtaking video shot at Mount Prevost featuring Vaea absolutely ripping.
Video: Revitalizing a Vancouver Island Classic Through Shimano Trail Born
May 27, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Shimano's Trail Born Fund pairs up with the Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society to breathe high-speed, jump-heavy life into Vancouver Island's...
POV: Mind-Melting Speed: Dane Jewett’s Dusty DH Laps on Mt. Prevost
May 12, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Hang on for a high-speed POV as the Giant Factory pro sends it down Vancouver Island’s most iconic shuttle trails.
Sub Regions
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Maple Mountain
- 2
- 13
- 5
- 1
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Mount Prevost
- 1
- 11
- 12
- 2
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Mount Richards
- 1
- 12
- 2
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Mount Tzouhalem
- 39
- 22
- 1
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Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area
- 3
Popular Duncan Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 4,513 •
DD is one of the finest flow trails on the island. Bike park smooth for the most part, there are a few steep gnar sections and rooty corners that will keep you honest. I counted about 34 bermed or built up turns, at least 12 booters,...
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 3,533 ft • 0 ft • 3,279 •
Flowy, smooth trail with some small hits throughout its length. Ride back up A Grand Traverse to get back to the Tzouhalem if you started at the Kaspa Rd parking lot.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,713 ft • 2 ft • 2,820 •
A wonderful new school trail featuring 2 small wood TTF drops followed by a medium gap jump. It then leads into larger hip jumps and optional gaps finishing in flowy, bermy, sweetness with lots of little roots and booters to boost....
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 517 ft • 2,812 •
The Xylem Climbing Trail is a multi-use single-track trail beautifully graded with well made switchbacks and some built-up corners. Some nice views at the start in the open clearcuts.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 3,255 ft • 181 ft • 2,451 •
Another classic addition to the Maple climbing trail system. This bit has mixed ups and downs but mostly up. Well sculptured trail that is a nice start to climbing to the summit. Thanks to all those with a hand in this gorgeous build.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 5,190 ft • 248 ft • 2,364 •
Easily the hardest out of the 3 Xylem sections. With countless difficult and mandatory natural TTF's, it rides more like a black diamond.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 1,732 ft • 7 ft • 2,293 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 7 ft blue climb. It features bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 472 ft • 2,248 •
Final leg of the Xylem Climbing trail to reach the summit of Maple Mountain and start of Upper Maple Syrup.
Duncan Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 3,403 ft • 11 •
BCBR Stage 2 2025 Map interpretation. The BLUE line in the Profile depicts the neutralized start, and the...
★ 3.5 • 30 miles • 4,492 ft • 21 •
part one of 2 sections. Tzouhalem flow is the most singletrack climbing with the fastest enduro style...
★ 4.3 • 15 miles • 3,238 ft • 23 •
BCBR 2025 Stage 3 Mt Tzouhalem. A grand tour of a locals classic here on the rock.
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 3,058 ft • 14 •
Start: Nevilane Parking Lot: Stage 1: Rocky Mountain Ridge to Danalyzer Stage 2: Full Finality Stage 3:...
★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 1,948 ft • 6 • Loop •
This route has a good mix of what Tzouhalem has to offer. Great climbing, stunning views, and a solid...
★ 3.7 • 8 miles • 2,035 ft • 7 • Loop •
A nice route with not too much climbing that incorporates all the downhill-only blueish flow trails at...
Photos of Duncan Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Solar Coaster | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Tony's Arbutus Ridge | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Logger's Lane | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Green Trail | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Phloem | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Lower Xylem | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Story Trail | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Chicken Run | Oct 19, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/Vancouver) Oct 19, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Tzouhalem Main | Oct 19, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/Vancouver) Oct 19, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| A Grand Traverse | Oct 19, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/Vancouver) Oct 19, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| trentab | wishlist | route | activity #106416188 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 7:27pm 9 hours |
| marleyanthony | wishlist | region | activity #106413041 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 6:03pm 10 hours |
| Stasher | vote | trail | activity #106328058 and 2 more | Oct 21, 2026 @ 8:22am 2 days |
| ButtonPusher | ridden | trail | activity #106312350 and 4 more | Oct 21, 2026 @ 12:01am 2 days |
| ButtonPusher | ridden | trail | activity #106312303 and 1 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:59pm 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This is an easy MTB trail, especially for the... | Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:14pm Sep 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail was good to go loose and dry but jumps... | Sep 14, 2026 @ 4:22pm Sep 14, 2026 | ||
| report | Trees across the trail this afternoon. | Sep 8, 2026 @ 6:39pm Sep 8, 2026 | ||
| report | washout along cliffs edges. dangerous. | Aug 19, 2026 @ 2:25pm Aug 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Appropriate name, goes up and down a lot and... | Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:21pm Aug 16, 2026 |
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Top 10 Trails112 awarded -
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Completionist2 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 160 | 97 miles | 29,032 ft | 46 miles | 2,530 ft | #169 | #21 | 1,183 | 5,784 | 83 | 66,357 | |
| E-Bike | 154 | 99 miles | 26,677 ft | 43 miles | 2,533 ft | #254 | #27 | 51 | 5,076 | 20 | 4,698 | |
| Gravel Bike | 34 | 37 miles | 3,081 ft | 9 miles | 2,428 ft | #1,366 | #54 | 311 | 254 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 11 miles | 728 ft | 2 miles | 2,119 ft | #2,073 | #55 | 1 | 97 | 2 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 1,066 ft | 2 miles | 673 ft | #1,558 | #43 | 501 | 7 | |||
| Horse | 17 | 16 miles | 741 ft | 3 miles | 1,588 ft | #1,149 | #36 | 1,163 | 7 | |||
| Hike | 153 | 105 miles | 16,749 ft | 36 miles | 2,552 ft | #458 | #32 | 121 | 5,371 | 6 | 6,364 | |
| Trail Running | 153 | 105 miles | 16,749 ft | 36 miles | 2,552 ft | #1,175 | #48 | 5,382 | 5 | 2,173 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2,756 ft | 3 ft | 256 ft | 13 ft | #630 | #45 | 1,153 | 1 | 324 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 2,756 ft | 3 ft | 256 ft | 13 ft | #383 | #27 | 1,151 | 1 | 69 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Duncan?
Duncan has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Duncan?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Duncan are:
- Phloem (4.6/5)
- Middle Xylem (4.6/5)
- Double D (4.6/5)
- Upper Maple Syrup (4.5/5)
- Mr.T (lower) (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Duncan?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Duncan are:
- May (1,243 activities)
- June (936 activities)
- July (930 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Duncan?
There are 11 parking locations listed in Duncan. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Duncan?
The longest trail in Duncan is A Grand Traverse at 4.7 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Duncan?
The best hiking trails in Duncan are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Duncan?
The best trail running trails in Duncan are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Duncan?
Duncan has a total of 189 trails. Of those, 160 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Duncan to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Duncan?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Duncan is A Grand Traverse with 250 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Duncan?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Duncan is Memphis with 455 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Duncan?
Duncan supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Duncan?
The following bike services are available in Duncan:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Club (1)
- Trail Association (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Race Team (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Duncan?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Duncan is Summit Cairn Doubletrack with an average grade of 20.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Duncan?
Yes, there are 13 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Duncan. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Duncan?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Duncan. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Duncan?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Duncan are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Duncan?
The overall region status for Duncan is Clear / Green. Out of 157 trails:
- Clear / Green: 132
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 10
- Closed: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Duncan?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Duncan:
- Ideal: 14 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Duncan?
Yes, Duncan supports e-bike riding. There are 156 trails in Duncan that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Duncan?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Duncan are: View all mountain biking routes in Duncan.
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What type of bike is most common in Duncan?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Duncan are:
- AM (1,037 activities)
- XC (40 activities)
- DH (31 activities)
- DJ (9 activities)
- RD (4 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Duncan?
The highest summit in Duncan is Mount Prevost at 783 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Duncan?
The most popular Strava segments in Duncan are:
- TT DD (8,314 athletes)
- Double D First Two Road Crossings (8,312 athletes)
- First piece of Xylem (5,673 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Duncan?
There are 31 technical trail features (TTFs) in Duncan. Some popular features include:
- Gap Jump (Gap Jump)
- The Butcher Block (Log Ride)
- Step up jump (Jump)
- Gap jump (Gap Jump)
- Gap Jump (Gap Jump)
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What trails are closed in Duncan?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Duncan. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 132
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 10
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Duncan?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Duncan. View all adaptive trails in Duncan for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Duncan?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Duncan directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Duncan?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Duncan are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Duncan?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Duncan are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Duncan.
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