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2,818 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-279 ft
Altitude change
700 ft
Altitude min
982 ft
Altitude max
979 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
2,490 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time
DownUnder Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Season12
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Roller Coaster
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
Great old school downhill trail with berms and bridges to make for a fast run. The usual rooty sections in the lower section but still a fun trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 176 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 500 rides
- Last: May 26, 2026
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Directions to downunder trailhead
(49.240000, -124.391330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About DownUnder
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Where is DownUnder located?
DownUnder is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.24, -124.39133.
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How hard is DownUnder?
DownUnder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for DownUnder?
DownUnder has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 700 ft to 982 ft.
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Is DownUnder a point to point trail?
DownUnder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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