more stats
1,060 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
555 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
528 ft
Altitude min
528 ft
Altitude start
531 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
397 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat

Bug Repellent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ski Club
    Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short trail traversing the rock adjacent to the Brew Pub. Consists of a steep climb and rough decent.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bug Repellent located?
      Bug Repellent is located in Ski Club, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. It is part of the Ski Club trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 62.46259, -114.3527.
      ▼ How hard is Bug Repellent?
      Bug Repellent is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bug Repellent?
      Bug Repellent has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 528 ft to 555 ft.
      ▼ Is Bug Repellent a point to point trail?
      Bug Repellent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bug Repellent?
      Bug Repellent is 1,060 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bug Repellent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bug Repellent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bug Repellent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bug Repellent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Bug Repellent?
      Bug Repellent is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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