more stats
2,402 ft
Distance
-252 ft
Descent
00:02:34
Avg time
-252 ft
Altitude change
4,024 ft
Altitude min
4,276 ft
Altitude max
4,276 ft
Altitude start
4,026 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
2,218 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Blue Hammer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Washington Bike Park
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #46836 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,312 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mt Washington Alpine Resort

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AI Generated Description

Blue Hammer is a highly rated 732 m popular blue difficulty machine groomed trail located near Courtenay British Columbia. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump and rock face. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumpsRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Aug 21, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (24 votes)
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      Directions to blue-hammer trailhead (49.750630, -125.305510)
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      Trail Products

      4.2 ★★★★★
      24 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 4%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★ 4%

      1 Review & Comments

      DTK DTK
      super fun proper more flowy then highway 19

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Hammer located?
      Blue Hammer is located in Mount Washington Bike Park, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Washington Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.75063, -125.30551.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Hammer?
      Blue Hammer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Hammer?
      The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,024 ft to 4,276 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Hammer a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blue Hammer is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Blue Hammer?
      Blue Hammer is 2,402 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Hammer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Hammer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Hammer?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Hammer are:
      • July (320 activities)
      • August (273 activities)
      • September (140 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Hammer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Hammer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Hammer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Blue Hammer. The trail is 2,402 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Hammer?
      Blue Hammer is a very popular trail. There have been 5,498 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,531 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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