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      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
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      Region Details
      • 32
      • 7
      • 12
      • 21
      • 8

      Region Status
      Caution as of Mar 4, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      86
      Trails Mountain Bike
      114
      Trails E-Bike
      114
      Trails Horse
      37
      Trails Hike
      118
      Trails Trail Running
      113
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      61
      Trails Observed Trials
      45
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      57
      Trails Snowmobile
      10
      Trails Snowshoe
      20
      Trails Downhill Ski
      5
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      7
      Trails Nordic Ski
      28
      Total Distance
      49 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      22 miles
      Total Descent
      5,261 ft
      Total Vertical
      454 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      466 ft
      Reports
      148
      Photos
      1
      Ridden Counter
      468

      Photos of Malcolm Island Mountain Bike

      trail: Shiels Bay
      9 |
      Jul 28, 2024 @ 3:04pm
      Jul 28, 2024

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Lizard Point Road
      Mar 4, 2025 @ 11:06am
      Mar 4, 2025
      VariableHike Muddy and slippery near startdouggoodman
      Lizard Point
      Mar 4, 2025 @ 11:03am
      Mar 4, 2025
      DryHike Recently brusheddouggoodman
      Pole 39
      Feb 5, 2025 @ 4:41pm
      Feb 5, 2025
      DryHike Only minor brushing requireddouggoodman
      Bay Cliff
      Feb 5, 2025 @ 4:36pm
      Feb 5, 2025
      DryHike Ropes are in good shape, a few small logs...douggoodman
      MPA
      Feb 5, 2025 @ 4:34pm
      Feb 5, 2025
      DryHike OK for hiking, but numerous small logs...douggoodman
      Balsam
      Jan 12, 2025 @ 3:03pm
      Jan 12, 2025
      Dryno issuesdouggoodman
      Beacon Ring
      Dec 14, 2024 @ 3:50pm
      Dec 14, 2024
      DryThe trail is mainly clear of brush, but a...douggoodman
      Chocolate Dog
      Nov 12, 2024 @ 7:05pm
      Nov 12, 2024
      Variablea few logs need cutting; a couple of...douggoodman
      Mail Run Alternate
      Aug 11, 2024 @ 1:52pm
      Aug 11, 2024
      Dryno issuesdouggoodman
      Sam's Road
      Aug 8, 2024 @ 4:49pm
      Aug 8, 2024
      IdealE-Bike Clear with a few muddy spots that can be...svelectra

      Activity Feed

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      douggoodmanaddreportactivity #67186015 and 2 more
      Mar 4, 2025 @ 11:03am
      Mar 4, 2025
      douggoodmanaddtrailactivity #67185375
      Mar 4, 2025 @ 10:51am
      Mar 4, 2025
      douggoodmanaddtrailactivity #67030974
      Mar 1, 2025 @ 4:34pm
      Mar 1, 2025
      douggoodmanaddtrailactivity #66534509 and 2 more
      Feb 21, 2025 @ 6:20am
      Feb 21, 2025
      douggoodmanaddreportactivity #65760219 and 4 more
      Feb 5, 2025 @ 4:34pm
      Feb 5, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Chriswh86trailMail Run WestTrail is in great shape. Salal is semi tight...
      Mar 12, 2024 @ 6:49pm
      Mar 12, 2024
      Chriswh86trailWest CrossTrail is in great shape. Plenty of room for an ATV
      Mar 12, 2024 @ 6:48pm
      Mar 12, 2024
      Chriswh86trailDinah'sTwo trees down ~12” rounds march 2, 2024....
      Mar 2, 2024 @ 3:20pm
      Mar 2, 2024
      Chriswh86trailBoogie ManMultiple trees cut. Boogie man is totally open...
      Mar 2, 2024 @ 3:19pm
      Mar 2, 2024
      Chriswh86trailSideslopeTrail is well marked and pretty obvious. The...
      Feb 24, 2024 @ 5:58pm
      Feb 24, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Port McNeill 9 15 34.6 km
      Schoolhouse Trails5.3 km
      Cormorant Island 7 95.5 km
      Hyde Creek 3 7 36 km
      Elephant Mt 1 19.1 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike11443 miles4,239 ft20 miles427 ft
      #10,281#3751124110
      E-Bike11443 miles4,239 ft20 miles427 ft
      #4,350#17112427
      Horse3710 miles948 ft5 miles404 ft
      22
      Hike11847 miles5,059 ft21 miles453 ft
      #9,212#35814348
      Trail Running11346 miles4,803 ft21 miles453 ft
      #9,164#35113825
      Dirtbike/Moto6126 miles2,277 ft12 miles423 ft
      42
      Observed Trials4515 miles1,476 ft8 miles397 ft
      24
      ATV/ORV/OHV5726 miles2,546 ft12 miles423 ft
      41
      Snowmobile103 miles266 ft1 mile276 ft
      4
      Snowshoe203 miles302 ft2 miles282 ft
      3
      Downhill Ski5699 ft121 ft699 ft121 ft
      Backcountry Ski7
      Nordic Ski285 miles433 ft2 miles282 ft
      11
      • By douggoodman & contributors
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