4.1 miles
Distance
765 ft
Climb
-737 ft
Descent
982 ft
High Point
27 ft
Altitude change
294 ft
Altitude min
294 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-52.7%
Grade max
42.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,024 ft
Distance flat

Simple loop from Firhall area and back along Malone Road.

Detailed Description
Before Work is a 4 mile less popular intermediate route located near Ladysmith British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 765 ft with a max elevation of 982 ft then descends -737 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 31, 2026)

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Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society (www.cowichantrails.ca)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 32 min
  • Altitude change
    27 ft
  • Altitude min
    294 ft
  • Altitude start
    294 ft
  • Altitude end
    322 ft
  • Climb
    765 ft
  • Descent
    -737 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -52.7%
  • Grade min
    42.6%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,024 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • eBike Allowed
Avg: 1 (1 votes)
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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