5.5 miles
Distance
880 ft
Climb
-869 ft
Descent
1,227 ft
High Point
10 ft
Altitude change
473 ft
Altitude min
537 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
-27.2%
Grade max
43.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,460 ft
Distance flat

Pretty much a bit of everything in this loop. Located primarily in the lower portions of HammerFest so your climbing portions are average but good sections of corresponding down on some fun trails. A great way to see a cross section of intermediate trails.
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Detailed Description
Prime Time Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Parksville British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 880 ft with a max elevation of 1,227 ft then descends -869 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Apr 24, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 10 min
  • Altitude min
    473 ft
  • Altitude start
    537 ft
  • Altitude end
    548 ft
  • Climb
    880 ft
  • Descent
    -869 ft
  • Grade max
    -27.2%
  • Grade min
    43.3%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,460 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    HammerFest
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    21

Directions

  1. Walk south on Park Access.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Turn right to stay on Park Access.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Turn right onto Walrus Lower.
  6. Continue for 100 meters.
  7. Turn right onto Wally Jr.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Keep right to take Walrus.
  10. Continue for 600 meters.
  11. Turn right to stay on Walrus.
  12. Continue for 900 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Classic Road Climb.
  14. Continue for 50 meters.
  15. Turn right onto Powerline Access Road.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
  17. Keep right to stay on Powerline Access Road.
  18. Continue for 20 meters.
  19. Keep left to stay on Powerline Access Road.
  20. Continue for 20 meters.
  21. Keep left to stay on Powerline Access Road.
  22. Continue for 20 meters.
  23. Keep straight to stay on Powerline Access Road.
  24. Continue for 20 meters.
  25. Keep left to stay on Powerline Access Road.
  26. Continue for 10 meters.
  27. Keep left to stay on Powerline Access Road.
  28. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  29. Bear right onto Sofa King.
  30. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  31. Turn right onto Jughead.
  32. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  33. Turn left onto locomotion.
  34. Continue for 300 meters.
  35. Bear left onto Con2.
  36. Continue for 200 meters.
  37. Turn right onto DownUnder.
  38. Continue for 900 meters.
  39. Turn left onto Outback.
  40. Continue for 900 meters.
  41. Turn left onto Locomotion.
  42. Continue for 600 meters.
  43. Turn right onto Jughead.
  44. Continue for 40 meters.
  45. Keep straight to stay on Jughead.
  46. Continue for 30 meters.
  47. Turn left to stay on Jughead.
  48. Continue for 10 meters.
  49. Turn right to stay on Jughead.
  50. Continue for 30 meters.
  51. Turn left to stay on Jughead.
  52. Continue for 20 meters.
  53. Keep left to stay on Jughead.
  54. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  55. Keep right to stay on Jughead.
  56. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  57. Keep left to stay on Jughead.
  58. Continue for 50 meters.
  59. Keep left to stay on Jughead.
  60. Continue for 30 meters.
  61. Keep straight to stay on Jughead.
  62. Continue for 60 meters.
  63. Keep left to stay on Jughead.
  64. Continue for 70 meters.
  65. Keep left to stay on Jughead.
  66. Continue for 20 meters.
  67. Keep right to stay on Jughead.
  68. Continue for 10 meters.
  69. Keep straight to stay on Jughead.
  70. Continue for 30 meters.
  71. Keep right to stay on Jughead.
  72. Continue for 10 meters.
  73. Keep straight to stay on Jughead.
  74. Continue for 30 meters.
  75. Keep straight to stay on Jughead.
  76. Continue for 10 meters.
  77. Keep left to stay on Jughead.
  78. Continue for 20 meters.
  79. Turn right to stay on Jughead.
  80. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  81. Keep left to take Link.
  82. Continue for 700 meters.
  83. Turn left onto Classic Road Climb.
  84. Continue for 70 meters.
  85. Bear right onto Puddle Lane Access Road.
  86. Continue for 100 meters.
  87. Turn right onto Pot Luck.
  88. Continue for 300 meters.
  89. Turn left onto Cranky.
  90. Continue for 400 meters.
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