more stats
820 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:00:52
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
1,766 ft
Altitude min
1,839 ft
Altitude max
1,839 ft
Altitude start
1,765 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
617 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:00:52
Avg time

Big Wave Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Quesnel Bike Park
    Quesnel, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7028 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27929 in E-Biking
    • #14589 in Adaptive Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #382 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,869 in E-Biking
    • #642 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Land Owner
    City of Quesnel

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AI Generated Description

Big Wave is a 250 m popular green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Quesnel British Columbia. It has wooden features. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating. It features a-frame, berm, bridge and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BermsBridgesJumpsWooden features

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Big Wave Trail Reports

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Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 13, 2026
 reporter Open - Early Season Conditions
Mar 23, 2026 @ 9:23am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 23, 2026
 reporter Closed during spring melt - Please respect the closure until the Bike Park dries out
Apr 7, 2025 @ 8:07pm
Apr 7, 2025
 reporter Early Season conditions - ride with caution
Apr 7, 2025 @ 7:48pm
Apr 7, 2025
 reporter Open - Early season conditions ride with caution
Mar 11, 2025 @ 2:53pm
Mar 11, 2025
 reporter Closed during spring melt - Please stay off
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on Apr 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jun 4, 2024 @ 1:06pm
      Jun 4, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Wave located?
      Big Wave is located in Quesnel Bike Park, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Quesnel Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.98193, -122.46063.
      ▼ How hard is Big Wave?
      Big Wave is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Wave?
      Big Wave has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,766 ft to 1,839 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Wave a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Wave is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Big Wave?
      Big Wave is 820 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Wave?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Big Wave. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Wave?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Wave are:
      • May (5 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big Wave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Wave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Wave?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Big Wave. The trail is 820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Wave?
      Big Wave is a very popular trail. There have been 146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 297 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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