more stats
1,663 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:03:00
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
673 ft
Altitude min
857 ft
Altitude max
857 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
1,539 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:03:00
Avg time

BC (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Mountain Bike Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Birth Control
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118165 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100779 in E-Biking
    • #127901 in Trail Running
    • #227449 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Capital Regional District

A technical old school trail linking the Southridge lookout with Centrefold. The upper section contains some steep technical sections and and a few small rock faces.

The upper section can be linked with the lower section via a short climb up part of the Painless climb trail.

Trail Supporters
  • SIMBS
    Sponsor
  • Dave Jungen
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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 Wasps. Big angry wasp nest on upper BC, buddy was stung multiple times, he rode like a demon and was mobbed all the way down, was still picking...
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Avg: 3.35 (15 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      daschade
      Probably not a double-black trail, as all features have bypasses. Great ride though!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BC (Upper) located?
      BC (Upper) is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.52655, -123.47019.
      ▼ How hard is BC (Upper)?
      BC (Upper) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BC (Upper)?
      BC (Upper) has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 673 ft to 857 ft.
      ▼ How long is BC (Upper)?
      BC (Upper) is 1,663 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BC (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BC (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BC (Upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BC (Upper) are:
      • July (21 activities)
      • May (10 activities)
      • March (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access BC (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BC (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BC (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride BC (Upper). The trail is 1,663 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BC (Upper)?
      BC (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 720 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 761 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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