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2,818 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:04:39
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
00:04:39
Avg time

DownUnder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #66471 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35812 in E-Biking
    • #157105 in Trail Running
    • #151179 in Hiking
    • #330 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,264 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,426 in E-Biking
    • #9,721 in Trail Running
    • #9,208 in Hiking
    • #21 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    12
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic 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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BermsBridgesRollersRooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 188 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 538 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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DownUnder Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 24, 2026
reporter Logging done. Back to new normal.
Apr 24, 2026 @ 1:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 24, 2026
reporter Trail open but Loggers are still hauling.
Feb 1, 2026 @ 4:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 1, 2026
Logging activity
Jan 16, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 16, 2026
reporter Good. The rd crossing is OK but a culvert would be better. Clear otherwise.
Dec 11, 2025 @ 11:01am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 11, 2025
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
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on Jul 24, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.94 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 880 ft • 14 • Loop •
      Pretty much a bit of everything in this loop. Located primarily in the lower portions of HammerFest so...
      ★ 3.0 • 20 miles • 3,602 ft • 39 •
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      3 ★ 18%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 9%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is DownUnder?
      DownUnder is 2,818 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DownUnder?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on DownUnder. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride DownUnder?
      DownUnder is best visited during: 12.
      ▼ How do I access DownUnder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DownUnder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DownUnder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride DownUnder. The trail is 2,818 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DownUnder?
      DownUnder is a very popular trail. There have been 1,311 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,315 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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