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4,321 ft
Distance
224 ft
Climb
-226 ft
Descent
00:15:32
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
306 ft
Altitude min
534 ft
Altitude max
308 ft
Altitude start
305 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-36.8%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
2,175 ft
Distance climb
1,847 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:15:32
Avg time

Demon Seed Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowden Demonstration Forest
    Campbell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129610 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340635 in Trail Running
    • #303891 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,708 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #13,635 in Trail Running
    • #12,575 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

2 line choices on this trail, both should be ridden down hill. Branch to the right is all out over open rock bluff and is an amazing dry day trail choice. Line to the left takes you down a steeper jungle descent. Recommend access from Sam Hain or Intellect

Access Info

access from either Sam Hain or Intellect

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Demon Seed Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2025 @ 8:08am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 1, 2025
Brushed out and cleared the jungle side of this trail (some call it the climbing side???) .. One log left partially across the trail but you can...
May 9, 2022 @ 1:11pm
May 9, 2022
 Still some greasy spots, but it’s all clear and Oh So Good!
Sep 13, 2021 @ 1:53pm
Sep 13, 2021
 Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Sep 13, 2021 @ 1:51pm
Sep 13, 2021
 Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Mar 14, 2021 @ 7:24am
Mar 14, 2021
 reporter Significant debris and windfall. Needs work. I removed the small windfalls.
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on Oct 1, 2025
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Demon Seed located?
      Demon Seed is located in Snowden Demonstration Forest, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Snowden Demonstration Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.07934, -125.37381.
      ▼ How hard is Demon Seed?
      Demon Seed is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Demon Seed?
      Demon Seed has 224 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 226 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 306 ft to 534 ft.
      ▼ How long is Demon Seed?
      Demon Seed is 4,321 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Demon Seed?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Demon Seed. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Demon Seed?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Demon Seed are:
      • July (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Demon Seed? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Demon Seed are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Demon Seed?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Demon Seed. The trail is 4,321 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Demon Seed?
      Demon Seed is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 43 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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