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2,746 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-192 ft
Descent
00:11:12
Avg time
-172 ft
Altitude change
1,754 ft
Altitude min
1,927 ft
Altitude max
1,927 ft
Altitude start
1,755 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-28.1%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
1,860 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:11:12
Avg time
Axe Head Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSimpcw
Chu Chua, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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A trail that parallels the main road. fairly even grade most of the way down with a couple of small tabletops. In hot weather its Cooler to do your climb in here rather then climbing the road.
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Both ends of the trail can be seen on the low side of the road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 3 miles avg distance
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- 42 rides
- Last: Jun 7, 2026
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Directions to axe-head trailhead
(51.314200, -120.135560)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Axe Head
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Where is Axe Head located?
Axe Head is located in Simpcw, Chu Chua, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Simpcw trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.3142, -120.13556.
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How hard is Axe Head?
Axe Head is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Axe Head?
Axe Head has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,754 ft to 1,927 ft.
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Is Axe Head a point to point trail?
Axe Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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