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1,818 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
00:03:23
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
312 ft
Altitude min
326 ft
Altitude max
314 ft
Altitude start
328 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
791 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:03:23
Avg time

A Variant Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quinsam River Trails
    Campbell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #217002 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74265 in E-Biking
    • #101937 in Trail Running
    • #250679 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022

A short alternative link from the east end of "Covid 19" to the culvert under Highway 19 on "Bandersnatch".

Access Info

North entrance is at the west end of the culvert under Highway 19. South entrance is near the east end of "Covid 19".

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 40 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 9:20am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 29, 2026
Raked and trimmed.
Sep 12, 2025 @ 6:53pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 12, 2025
Trail is all brushed back and clear. See the before & after pics. Enjoy the ride!
Oct 12, 2024 @ 5:54pm
Oct 12, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About A Variant

        ▼ Where is A Variant located?
        A Variant is located in Quinsam River Trails, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Quinsam River Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.98355, -125.27489.
        ▼ How hard is A Variant?
        A Variant is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for A Variant?
        A Variant has 12 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 312 ft to 326 ft.
        ▼ Is A Variant a point to point trail?
        A Variant is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is A Variant?
        A Variant is 1,818 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on A Variant?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on A Variant. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access A Variant? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to A Variant are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride A Variant?
        The estimated time to ride A Variant is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,818 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is A Variant?
        A Variant is a moderately popular trail. There have been 206 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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