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2,864 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:04:15
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
649 ft
Altitude min
698 ft
Altitude max
680 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-13%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
1,217 ft
Distance climb
696 ft
Distance down
909 ft
Distance flat
00:04:15
Avg time

Curmudgeon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #64881 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24397 in E-Biking
    • #116448 in Trail Running
    • #111541 in Hiking
    • #2018 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail isn't as grumpy as its name lets you believe
It is best ridden east to west, from Papa Bear to Taylor Way. A tight and twisty easy going old school xc trail.

You are in the heart of the greenest rain forest you will ever experience so enjoy!!

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 341 rides
  • Last: Jul 6, 2026
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        Directions to curmudgeon trailhead (49.860300, -124.423420)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Curmudgeon

        Where is Curmudgeon located?
        Curmudgeon is located in Duck Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Duck Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.8603, -124.42342.
        How hard is Curmudgeon?
        Curmudgeon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Curmudgeon?
        Curmudgeon has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 649 ft to 698 ft.
        Is Curmudgeon a point to point trail?
        Curmudgeon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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