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SaveSointula trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Observed Trials, Horseback, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling, Backcountry Skiing, Adaptive Biking, Skiing and Nordic Skiing. Popular destinations include Malcolm Island.
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- Mountain Bike
90 trails
- E-Bike
90 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Horse
31 trails
- Hike
96 trails
- Trail Running
93 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
43 trails
- Observed Trials
32 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
43 trails
- Snowmobile
9 trails
- Snowshoe
23 trails
- Downhill Ski
3 trails
- Backcountry Ski
6 trails
- Nordic Ski
2 trails
Region Details
- 34
- 7
- 12
- 26
- 11
Region Status
Caution as of 22 hoursStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 96
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 90
- Trails E-Bike
- 90
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 55
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 86
- Trails Horse
- 31
- Trails Hike
- 96
- Trails Trail Running
- 93
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 43
- Trails Observed Trials
- 32
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 43
- Trails Snowmobile
- 9
- Trails Snowshoe
- 23
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 3
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 6
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 85 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,766 ft
- Total Vertical
- 454 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 466 ft
- Reports
- 228
- Photos
- 2
- Completed Counter
- 1,836
Sub Regions
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Malcolm Island
- 7
- 12
- 25
- 11
Popular Sointula Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,212 ft • 8 ft • 67 •
The first 100m is rough and narrow. The rest is on overgrown and eroded roads, and is smoother and faster.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 4,938 ft • 114 ft • 65 •
An old road with some roots, wet spots, a shallowish creek crossing and a slippery muddy hill; provides access to Beach in .
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,593 ft • 29 ft • 60 •
This quad trail has a few steep sections and one bridge over a small pond.
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 1,168 ft • 16 ft • 47 • • hike
This bypass avoids a flooded section of . It is a bit rough for biking.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 107 ft • 35 •
An Alternate route from Sam's Road to Mitchell Bay Access Road. Similar to Old Mitchell Bay Trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 19 ft • 32 •
This surface of this roadside path is gravel, and in places, grass. Enjoy benches, picnic tables, ocean and mountain views and beach stops. Also a great place for birding.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 427 ft • 0 ft • 22 • • hike
This gravel path from parking spot to beach is partially washed out.
Photos of Sointula Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlance | Sep 22, 2026 @ 2:46pm (America/Vancouver) 22 hours | Dry | douggoodman | ||
| Kontour | Sep 22, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Variable | douggoodman | ||
| Sam's Road | Aug 24, 2026 @ 11:51am (America/Vancouver) Aug 24, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | kaaskop123 | ||
| See Dar Tree | Aug 7, 2026 @ 9:33pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 7, 2026 | Variable | douggoodman | ||
| Boogie Boy | Aug 7, 2026 @ 9:30pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 7, 2026 | Dry | douggoodman | ||
| VM2 | Aug 7, 2026 @ 9:27pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 7, 2026 | Dry | douggoodman | ||
| Green Mamba | May 4, 2026 @ 8:04pm (America/Vancouver) May 4, 2026 | Dry | douggoodman | ||
| Downslope | May 4, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Vancouver) May 4, 2026 | Dry | douggoodman | ||
| Balsam | Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:22pm (America/Vancouver) Apr 15, 2026 | Ideal | aggpsdave | ||
| High Line | Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:19pm (America/Vancouver) Apr 15, 2026 | Ideal | aggpsdave |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| douggoodman | add | report | activity #104378926 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 2:47pm 22 hours |
| douggoodman | add | report | activity #104356097 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 9:00am 1 day |
| douggoodman | add | trail | activity #104329995 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 8:22pm 2 days |
| KathiaBX8Q9 | wishlist | region | activity #102700003 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:20am Aug 30, 2026 |
| kaaskop123 | add | report | activity #102256282 | Aug 24, 2026 @ 3:22pm Aug 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Nice trail for a short circuit around melvins... | Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:18pm Apr 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail is not to bad hard to follow in a few... | Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:15pm Apr 15, 2026 | ||
| trail | Good Shape a Nice trail to get to the Bay... | Apr 12, 2026 @ 5:38pm Apr 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail has dried out nicely just a few limbs... | Apr 8, 2026 @ 5:04pm Apr 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Needs Brushing and marked at both ends | Jan 9, 2026 @ 8:00pm Jan 9, 2026 |
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Epic Ride Descent 2k1 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 | 90 | 79 miles | 6,742 ft | 37 miles | 446 ft | #5,294 | #118 | 2 | 197 | 457 | ||
| E-Bike | 90 | 79 miles | 6,742 ft | 37 miles | 446 ft | #2,400 | #67 | 197 | 149 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 55 | 63 miles | 4,629 ft | 29 miles | 433 ft | #9,493 | #156 | 26 | 73 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 269 ft | 2 miles | 269 ft | #6,750 | #126 | 13 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 86 | 73 miles | 6,109 ft | 35 miles | 446 ft | #9,493 | #156 | 13 | ||||
| Horse | 31 | 42 miles | 2,785 ft | 21 miles | 407 ft | #1,358 | #48 | 50 | ||||
| Hike | 96 | 85 miles | 7,766 ft | 40 miles | 453 ft | #2,982 | #96 | 223 | 196 | |||
| Trail Running | 93 | 84 miles | 7,602 ft | 39 miles | 453 ft | #3,004 | #85 | 218 | 68 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 43 | 55 miles | 3,743 ft | 25 miles | 423 ft | #708 | #51 | 75 | 3 | |||
| Observed Trials | 32 | 43 miles | 2,999 ft | 21 miles | 407 ft | #209 | #24 | 53 | 2 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 43 | 54 miles | 3,930 ft | 25 miles | 423 ft | #510 | #39 | 74 | 10 | |||
| Snowmobile | 9 | 12 miles | 673 ft | 6 miles | 374 ft | #403 | #17 | 6 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 23 | 18 miles | 1,155 ft | 9 miles | 407 ft | #1,097 | #67 | 16 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 3 | 8 miles | 492 ft | 5 miles | 266 ft | #765 | #31 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 6 | 10 miles | 584 ft | 6 miles | 266 ft | #670 | #42 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 1,168 ft | 95 ft | 1,168 ft | 95 ft | #2,069 | #58 | 18 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sointula?
Sointula has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sointula?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sointula are:
- Shiels Bay (4.2/5)
- Shiels Bay Byway (4.1/5)
- Octopus (4.1/5)
- Swanson's Way (4/5)
- Black Bluff (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Sointula?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Sointula. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Sointula?
The longest trail in Sointula is Alder Leaf North at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sointula?
The best hiking trails in Sointula are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sointula?
The best trail running trails in Sointula are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Sointula?
The best dirtbiking trails in Sointula are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sointula?
Sointula has a total of 96 trails. Of those, 90 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sointula to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sointula?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sointula is Interlake with 134 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sointula?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sointula is Black Bluff with 324 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sointula?
Sointula supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sointula?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sointula is Jodie's with an average grade of 6.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Sointula?
The overall region status for Sointula is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 68 trails:
- Clear / Green: 39
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
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What are the trail conditions in Sointula?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Sointula:
- Dry: 1 trail
- Variable: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Sointula?
Yes, Sointula supports e-bike riding. There are 90 trails in Sointula 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 Strava Segments in Sointula?
The most popular Strava segments in Sointula are:
- Bere Point Climb (204 athletes)
- Mitchell Bay Rd Climb (85 athletes)
- Mitchell Bay Access Rd Climb (66 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sointula?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Sointula. View all adaptive trails in Sointula for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sointula?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sointula are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sointula?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sointula are:
- Shiels Bay Byway (5/5)
- Old Mitchell Bay Alternate Trail (0/5)
- Swanson's Way (4/5)
Activities
- Sointula Mountain Biking Trails
- Sointula E-Biking Trails
- Sointula Horseback Trails
- Sointula Hiking Trails
- Sointula Trail Running Trails
- Sointula Dirtbiking Trails
- Sointula Observed Trials Trails
- Sointula ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Sointula Snowmobiling Trails
- Sointula Snowshoeing Trails
- Sointula Backcountry Skiing Trails
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