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1,522 ft
Distance
-287 ft
Descent
00:05:07
Avg time
-289 ft
Altitude change
701 ft
Altitude min
990 ft
Altitude max
990 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
-19%
Grade
-52.2%
Grade max
-3.8%
Grade min
66 ft
Distance climb
1,332 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:05:07
Avg time

Aunty Gravity Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124660 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101371 in E-Biking
    • #91175 in Trail Running
    • #96345 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

One of those steep, narrow, switch-back trails dropping down into the tall timber and Englishman River. Interesting trails leading to Pervertz Traverse.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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Aunty Gravity Trail Reports

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Aug 4, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 4, 2026
 All trees cleared to the river
Jul 2, 2025 @ 6:43am
Jul 2, 2025
Dec 1, 2024 @ 10:22am
Dec 1, 2024
 Could use a bit of water management but still rideable.
Sep 16, 2021 @ 12:00pm
Sep 16, 2021
 Great old trail, super good shape. Very tight.
Sep 15, 2021 @ 9:49am
Sep 15, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Aunty Gravity

        ▼ Where is Aunty Gravity located?
        Aunty Gravity is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23098, -124.37242.
        ▼ How hard is Aunty Gravity?
        Aunty Gravity is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aunty Gravity?
        The trail has 87 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 214 m to 302 m.
        ▼ Is Aunty Gravity a point to point trail?
        Yes, Aunty Gravity is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Aunty Gravity?
        Aunty Gravity is 464.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aunty Gravity?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Aunty Gravity. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Aunty Gravity?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Aunty Gravity are:
        • July (19 activities)
        • December (6 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Aunty Gravity? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aunty Gravity are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Aunty Gravity?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Aunty Gravity. The trail is 464.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Aunty Gravity?
        Aunty Gravity is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 173 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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