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1.0 mile
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:06:16
Avg time
-211 ft
Altitude change
1,162 ft
Altitude min
1,373 ft
Altitude max
1,373 ft
Altitude start
1,162 ft
Altitude end
-54.934%
Grade max
5.328%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
1,276 ft
Distance down
544 ft
Distance flat
00:06:16
Avg time

Desoto Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Sechelt
    Sechelt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #147652 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157337 in E-Biking
    • #350172 in Trail Running
    • #371038 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,419 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #7,029 in E-Biking
    • #13,907 in Trail Running
    • #14,093 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The single track line follows an old skidder road that has grown over with thick coverage of ferns and moss. with loose rock exposed. Fun downhill ridden south to north

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Loose

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Desoto Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2023 @ 4:13pm
Sep 21, 2023
 fun beginning, but the back half is just logging road, shame.
Jun 5, 2022 @ 5:16pm
Jun 5, 2022
 reporter Curious if Desoto is still considered "closed"? Most of the original trail is now a logging road. Last 20 Metres remains original singletrack,...
Feb 22, 2021 @ 8:01am
Feb 22, 2021
 reporter On behalf of Sunshine Coast Community Forest Ltd., we are providing notice to all trail users recreating around the Phare Lake area, that we will...
Aug 27, 2019 @ 1:46pm
Aug 27, 2019
 Removed downed tree at north end
Jul 17, 2019 @ 12:02pm
Jul 17, 2019
 Wicked good riding.
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on Sep 21, 2023
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Desoto located?
      Desoto is located in West Sechelt, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the West Sechelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52332, -123.84558.
      ▼ How hard is Desoto?
      Desoto is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Desoto?
      Desoto has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,162 ft to 1,373 ft.
      ▼ Is Desoto a point to point trail?
      Desoto is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Desoto?
      Desoto is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Desoto?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Desoto. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Desoto?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Desoto are:
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Desoto? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Desoto are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Desoto?
      The estimated time to ride Desoto is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Desoto?
      Desoto is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 226 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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