more stats
2,812 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-175 ft
Descent
00:05:43
Avg time
-170 ft
Altitude change
579 ft
Altitude min
755 ft
Altitude max
749 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
2,119 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:05:43
Avg time

Big Wheeler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Mahony
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #323 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5874 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #48 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #490 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Machine-built, bike park style flow trail with berms, rollers and tabletop jumps. Begins in
mature mixed forest. Initial terrain allows for natural and constructed berm and roller
features. The trail then exits mature forest to a recently replanted cut block. From here
the trail weaves below and through rock features allowing for development of a trail with
a multitude of larger berms and constructed dirt features. There is also potential for
development of optional blue and black rock roll/slab features/lines. The trail then ends
at the “shuttle hub” located at the top of Climb 1.

Trail will allow riders to connect Descent 3 and Descent 1. Provides riders with the
option of a mid-network loop, but can also be accessed from Mahony Rd (ILL FSR),
allowing for shuttle drop offs.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 192 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 835 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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on Oct 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.46 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      savesthejade savesthejade
      Fun little flow trail. Needs a little love but overall is worth the trip.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Wheeler located?
      Big Wheeler is located in Mt. Mahony, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Mahony trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.90572, -124.48093.
      ▼ How hard is Big Wheeler?
      Big Wheeler is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Wheeler?
      Big Wheeler has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 579 ft to 755 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Wheeler a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Wheeler is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Wheeler?
      Big Wheeler is 2,812 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Wheeler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Wheeler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Wheeler?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Wheeler are:
      • May (134 activities)
      • July (122 activities)
      • August (122 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big Wheeler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Wheeler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Wheeler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Big Wheeler. The trail is 2,812 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Wheeler?
      Big Wheeler is a very popular trail. There have been 2,729 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,074 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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