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1.0 mile
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:35:24
Avg time
99 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
624 ft
Altitude max
437 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
37.8%
Grade min
2,848 ft
Distance climb
2,067 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:35:24
Avg time

Dragon Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shawnigan Lake Quarry
    Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 70 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #279335 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #296741 in Trail Running
    • #60548 in Hiking
    • #4299 in Dirtbiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #10,245 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #12,513 in Trail Running
    • #3,190 in Hiking
    • #1,606 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Dragon Tail is a 2 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Shawnigan Lake British Columbia. This dirtbike/moto primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 76 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.

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Dragon Tail Trail Reports

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Nov 9, 2021 @ 2:27pm
Nov 9, 2021
DO NOT RIDE THIS TRAIL. It is a great hike or dog walk however, lots of encroaching ferns and salal as well as many trees down, on and off the...
Jan 29, 2021 @ 1:59pm
Jan 29, 2021
Fun trail that has some awesome potential! Needs some maintenance and re-routes around big blow down. It is tricky and technical in some spots....
Nov 29, 2020 @ 10:44am
Nov 29, 2020
Feb 2, 2019 @ 11:00am
Feb 2, 2019
If u want to ride this trail u better get out there it will be gone soon...overgrown, washed out sections,hike a bike, 50% rideable for elite, but...
Aug 17, 2018 @ 8:03pm
Aug 17, 2018
This trail would be much better to hike than ride... very narrow and overgrown. Some blowdown that can be easily climbed over.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dragon Tail located?
      Dragon Tail is located in Shawnigan Lake Quarry, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Shawnigan Lake Quarry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.66779, -123.69114.
      ▼ How hard is Dragon Tail?
      Dragon Tail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dragon Tail?
      Dragon Tail has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 430 ft to 624 ft.
      ▼ Is Dragon Tail a point to point trail?
      Dragon Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dragon Tail?
      Dragon Tail is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dragon Tail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dragon Tail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dragon Tail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dragon Tail are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Dragon Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dragon Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dragon Tail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Dragon Tail. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dragon Tail?
      Dragon Tail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 97 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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