more stats
4,104 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:12:24
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
340 ft
Altitude min
399 ft
Altitude max
399 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
558 ft
Distance climb
2,333 ft
Distance down
1,214 ft
Distance flat
00:12:24
Avg time

Between Two Logs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Vortex
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40985 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68098 in E-Biking
    • #322124 in Trail Running
    • #154750 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,994 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,337 in E-Biking
    • #13,091 in Trail Running
    • #9,680 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • OSM Way

Between Two Logs (aka 'Tech School') is a technical cross country lung buster. Tight, rooty trail with mandatory skinnies and an uphill both ways feel. For a full grind experience tie in Upper Bear Ben through to Social Distancing.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
RootySkinnies

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Between Two Logs Trail Reports

Status:
on Nov 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to between-two-logs trailhead (49.659710, -125.078840)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Pyrate Pyrate
      Should be a warning sign on entry This trail is a never ending series of dizzying twists, roots, stumps and turns. Would be a blast on suitable bike though. Be prepared to commit - there is no easy escape out!

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      • #381457 - 809 views
      This trails GPS track was originally sourced from OpenStreetMap and will always be available for download in OSM Format.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Between Two Logs located?
      Between Two Logs is located in The Vortex, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Vortex trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65971, -125.07884.
      ▼ How hard is Between Two Logs?
      Between Two Logs is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Between Two Logs?
      Between Two Logs has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 340 ft to 399 ft.
      ▼ Is Between Two Logs a point to point trail?
      Between Two Logs is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Between Two Logs?
      Between Two Logs is 4,104 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Between Two Logs?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Between Two Logs. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Between Two Logs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Between Two Logs are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Between Two Logs?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Between Two Logs. The trail is 4,104 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Between Two Logs?
      Between Two Logs is a moderately popular trail. There have been 310 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 314 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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