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2,397 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:08:04
Avg time
-162 ft
Altitude change
2,229 ft
Altitude min
2,395 ft
Altitude max
2,390 ft
Altitude start
2,229 ft
Altitude end
-6.747%
Grade
-19.716%
Grade max
19.454%
Grade min
336 ft
Distance climb
1,672 ft
Distance down
389 ft
Distance flat
00:08:04
Avg time

Bad Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Otway
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104488 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86405 in Trail Running
    • #98886 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Although designated as a downhill trail there is a bit of a climb about halfway. One of the older "new" trails it has some steep technical sections but is a fun, windy short descent from the Doghouse.

Access Info

Access is from the Doghouse junction & the terminus is at the junction of Curves, Espresso & Dirtbag.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Jul 12, 2024 @ 5:31pm
Jul 12, 2024
 Clear of trees, still covered in debris
Apr 27, 2024 @ 8:25am
Apr 27, 2024
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Apr 16, 2024 @ 2:28pm
Apr 16, 2024
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May 20, 2023 @ 10:22pm
May 20, 2023
 Tree down part way down on steep line after fork in trail
Jul 2, 2021 @ 7:03am
Jul 2, 2021
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on Jul 12, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to bad-dog trailhead (53.960570, -122.872710)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Dog

        ▼ Where is Bad Dog located?
        Bad Dog is located in Otway, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Otway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.96057, -122.87271.
        ▼ How hard is Bad Dog?
        Bad Dog is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.747%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bad Dog?
        Bad Dog has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,229 ft to 2,395 ft.
        ▼ Is Bad Dog a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bad Dog is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bad Dog?
        Bad Dog is 2,397 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bad Dog?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bad Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bad Dog?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bad Dog are:
        • August (15 activities)
        • July (14 activities)
        • June (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bad Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bad Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bad Dog?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bad Dog. The trail is 2,397 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bad Dog?
        Bad Dog is a moderately popular trail. There have been 588 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 582 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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