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1,194 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
2,252 ft
Altitude min
2,319 ft
Altitude max
2,319 ft
Altitude start
2,254 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
312 ft
Distance climb
860 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time

Downdraft Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Otway
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #215524 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #241967 in Trail Running
    • #99025 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge

A short but fun downhill only trail with one steep section, a short climb in the middle, some small drops, and a long ladder bridge.
Built in 2016

Access Info

Access off of crosscut

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Apr 27, 2024 @ 8:25am
Apr 27, 2024
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Apr 16, 2024 @ 2:29pm
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Oct 31, 2021 @ 6:05pm
Oct 31, 2021
Apr 24, 2021 @ 1:32pm
Apr 24, 2021
 Please stay off the trails until they dry out. Riding now, when they are partially frozen and muddy will destroy trails and make a lot of extra...
Oct 25, 2020 @ 10:56am
Oct 25, 2020
 Frozen trail surface. Wet areas are now Icy. Please use caution.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Downdraft

        ▼ Where is Downdraft located?
        Downdraft is located in Otway, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Otway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.96212, -122.88267.
        ▼ How hard is Downdraft?
        Downdraft is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Downdraft?
        Downdraft has 8 m of elevation gain. The trail has 29 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 687 m to 707 m.
        ▼ Is Downdraft a point to point trail?
        Yes, Downdraft is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Downdraft?
        Downdraft is 364.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Downdraft?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Downdraft. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Downdraft?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Downdraft are:
        • July (7 activities)
        • August (6 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Downdraft? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Downdraft are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Downdraft?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Downdraft. The trail is 364.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Downdraft?
        Downdraft is a moderately popular trail. There have been 330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 355 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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