more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
886 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:19:29
Avg time
871 ft
Altitude change
759 ft
Altitude min
1,630 ft
Altitude max
759 ft
Altitude start
1,631 ft
Altitude end
7.2%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
820 ft
Distance down
2,067 ft
Distance flat
00:19:29
Avg time

Barefoot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37341 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3363 in E-Biking
    • #27996 in Trail Running
    • #2329 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Climbing trail that will get you off the road and take you from Wally Junior to across the powerlines and across GoViral all the way to the top of Temple Dogs. Locally called "The Saloon". Cross the road here and continue on up to near the bottom of Tomcatps://www.trailforks.com/trails/tomcat-293513/]Tomcat[/L] Ridge. Multiple exits including one off to CycloTherapy. Another exit onto GoViral to the right to get to top of DH. The grade has been kept minimal so should be good for most riders. This is primarily a CLIMB trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 19 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 429 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 2,120 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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on Sep 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (16 votes)
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      Directions to barefoot trailhead (49.240460, -124.361490)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      170
      Take Off Intermediate 13km Lap
      ★ 2.0 • 8 miles • 1,264 ft • 11 • Loop •
      Two laps up to the powerlines to make a 13km Loop riding two of the best trails on the lower mountain....
      112
      Hammerfest
      10 miles • 2,080 ft • 18 •
      This field must have at least 25 characters apparently.
      294
      Take Off 23Km Hammerfest no blacks
      14 miles • 2,580 ft • 30 • Loop •
      23 KM loop of Single Track to the top Of Hammerfest and looped back to powerlines for second descent.

      Trail Products

      4.8 ★★★★★
      16 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 25%
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      10 Reviews & Comments

      DGB80
      One of the best climb trails on the island. Well done!!
      andybikehike
      This is a remarkable climb trail, exactly what is needed at Hammerfest. Scenic, shaded forest, modest grade and well aligned. Serious congrats to the builders as this trail is extended up the mountainside
      Somerled Somerled
      Many thanks to Howie and crew for the new trail extensions. Great work!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Barefoot located?
      Barefoot is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.24046, -124.36149.
      ▼ How hard is Barefoot?
      Barefoot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Barefoot?
      Barefoot has 886 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 759 ft to 1,630 ft.
      ▼ How long is Barefoot?
      Barefoot is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Barefoot?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Barefoot. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Barefoot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barefoot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Barefoot?
      The estimated time to ride Barefoot is approximately 19 minutes. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Barefoot?
      Barefoot is a very popular trail. There have been 4,060 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,183 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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