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      http://www.vancouverislanddirtriders.com/about-vidra/riding-areas/tansky/

      Tansky OHV Recreation Site is a 1000Ha site, situated amongst a second growth public forest. It is one of three legal riding areas on the south of Vancouver Island. The others being South Shawnigan Lake and Qualicum Beach areas.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
      Land Manager: RecSites & Trails BC
      Parking(side of road) google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The main (lower) parking lot can be found just off the Hiway (Westcoast Rd.)on the "North (Jordan)Main". This North main Forest Service road begins right across from a local landmark, the China Beach Campground.
      Disclaimer:
      Currently free to use and explore, no permits required
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      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 9
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      • 5
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      • 1
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 28, 2020
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      66
      Trails Mountain Bike
      26
      Trails E-Bike
      28
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      24
      Trails Trail Running
      20
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      66
      Trails Observed Trials
      5
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      26
      Total Distance
      42 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      19 miles
      Total Descent
      7,028 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,085 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,343 ft
      Reports
      183
      Photos
      105
      Ridden Counter
      1,220

      Popular Tansky ORM Rec-Site Mountain Biking Trails

      statustitledifficultyrating
      T22
      Jordan Main
      Lars' Look-out

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 0 rides

      Photos of Tansky ORM Rec-Site Mountain Bike

      trail: Main Access
      7 |
      Dec 26, 2022 @ 6:05pm
      Dec 26, 2022
      report
      trail: Bruce's
      7 |
      Sep 18, 2022 @ 6:38pm
      Sep 18, 2022
      report
      7 |
      Sep 18, 2022 @ 6:25pm
      Sep 18, 2022
      trail: Main Access
      100 |
      Oct 10, 2020 @ 11:33am
      Oct 10, 2020
      trail: Main Access
      97 |
      Oct 10, 2020 @ 11:33am
      Oct 10, 2020
      192 |
      Dec 15, 2019 @ 10:47am
      Dec 15, 2019
      210 |
      Dec 15, 2019 @ 10:47am
      Dec 15, 2019
      183 |
      Dec 15, 2019 @ 10:46am
      Dec 15, 2019

      Videos of Tansky ORM Rec-Site Mountain Bike

      All Balls
      trail: All Balls
      42 | Jul 6, 2021
      trail: FM
      2:29 | 95 | Sep 13, 2020
      trail: Bruce's
      0:26 | 123 | Jul 5, 2020
      2019/03/24 Tansky (solo)

      9:13 | 189 | Dec 9, 2019
      Tansky ORV Trail - Lower Parking Lot Green...

      6:13 | 376 | Dec 9, 2019
      Last Sunday's Tansky dirt ride

      5:02 | 205 | Dec 9, 2019
      Kawasaki KX 250 Hillclimb Enduro line, Tansky B.C.

      0:19 | 147 | Dec 9, 2019
      Tansky Triple Threat

      13:52 | 55 | Dec 9, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Hook-Up (Queesto Haul rd.)
      May 16, 2021 @ 9:36am
      May 16, 2021
      IdealDirtbike/Moto GastonC
      MARS
      Feb 20, 2021 @ 11:05am
      Feb 20, 2021
      VariableDirtbike/Moto Toeknee89 VIDRA
      Road Spur
      Oct 6, 2020 @ 12:00pm
      Oct 6, 2020
      IdealDirtbike/Moto Ideal conditions At Tansky right now but...Toeknee89 VIDRA
      Jordan Main
      Oct 6, 2020 @ 12:00pm
      Oct 6, 2020
      IdealDirtbike/Moto Ideal conditions At Tansky right now but...Toeknee89 VIDRA
      West- 10A
      Oct 6, 2020 @ 12:00pm
      Oct 6, 2020
      IdealDirtbike/Moto Ideal conditions At Tansky right now but...Toeknee89 VIDRA

      Activity Feed

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      user #2794026vancouverislandsingletrackaddreportJR Enduro Loop and 2 more
      Feb 12, 2023 @ 6:53pm
      Feb 12, 2023
      user #1937848Toeknee89updateregionTansky ORM Rec-Site
      Feb 6, 2023 @ 9:32pm
      Feb 6, 2023
      user #1937848Toeknee89addphoto in My City
      Dec 26, 2022 @ 6:05pm
      Dec 26, 2022
      user #1937848Toeknee89updatepoiBoardwalk and 1 more
      Dec 26, 2022 @ 6:05pm
      Dec 26, 2022
      user #1937848Toeknee89updatepoiBridge 3 and 1 more
      Dec 22, 2022 @ 8:29pm
      Dec 22, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #553721lostlunchboxreportTanksy MainThere was a couple trails that were actually...
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 3:46pm
      Jul 3, 2022
      user #1937848Toeknee89trailTop Gun (MTB Short Cut)This short cut will need a re-routed. when you...
      Jun 9, 2021 @ 3:33pm
      Jun 9, 2021
      user #1275781BikerDAD450FreportJR Enduro LoopThanks for your comments, keep it up!
      Dec 20, 2019 @ 1:50pm
      Dec 20, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Sooke Hills Wilderness 517.3 km
      Harbourview 4 12 317.3 km
      Burnt Bridge 5 1218.7 km
      Malahat Ridge21.6 km
      Shawnigan Lake Quarry 2 3 521.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2619 miles1,873 ft8 miles1,503 ft
      #8,036#3283616184
      E-Bike2820 miles1,939 ft8 miles1,503 ft
      #3,554#1471619
      Horse25 miles322 ft2 miles1,171 ft
      10
      Hike2418 miles1,640 ft7 miles1,503 ft
      #8,402#33516151
      Trail Running2016 miles1,332 ft6 miles1,503 ft
      #8,351#3301561
      Dirtbike/Moto6642 miles7,028 ft19 miles2,087 ft
      #169#12691774158
      Observed Trials52 miles52 ft1,125 ft1,089 ft
      #41#1478
      ATV/ORV/OHV2628 miles3,146 ft10 miles2,077 ft
      #99#61022
      • By markholloway Trailforks Map Team & contributors
      • Admins: Dubnyk, CRD-Parks, VIDRA, tansky TS, Beta250RR
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