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1,716 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:04:27
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
697 ft
Altitude min
715 ft
Altitude max
715 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:04:27
Avg time

Alternative Cake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Fairservice Fun
    Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #18614 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153267 in E-Biking
    • #102801 in Trail Running
    • #87213 in Hiking
    • #10793 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Alternate Cake allows you to make your way up to Layer Cake off the FSR and on a double track, bump little climb. Starts on flat gravel first but then definitely gets rooty.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Alternative Cake

        ▼ Where is Alternative Cake located?
        Alternative Cake is located in Fairservice Fun, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fairservice Fun trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.80854, -124.06753.
        ▼ How hard is Alternative Cake?
        Alternative Cake is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alternative Cake?
        Alternative Cake has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 697 ft to 715 ft.
        ▼ Is Alternative Cake a point to point trail?
        Alternative Cake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Alternative Cake?
        Alternative Cake is 1,716 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alternative Cake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Alternative Cake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alternative Cake?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alternative Cake are:
        • September (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Alternative Cake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alternative Cake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Alternative Cake?
        The estimated time to ride Alternative Cake is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,716 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Alternative Cake?
        Alternative Cake is a very popular trail. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 88 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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