more stats
1,194 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:02:49
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
00:02:49
Avg time

Downdraft Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Otway
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #254098 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157597 in Trail Running
    • #134145 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #9,628 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,791 in Trail Running
    • #7,586 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumpsSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 51 rides
  • 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

      ▼ 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 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,252 ft to 2,319 ft.
      ▼ 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 1,194 ft 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.
      ▼ 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 1,194 ft 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 338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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