more stats
1,946 ft
Distance
-265 ft
Descent
00:02:59
Avg time
-265 ft
Altitude change
2,058 ft
Altitude min
2,323 ft
Altitude max
2,323 ft
Altitude start
2,057 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-58.2%
Grade max
1,867 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:02:59
Avg time

Drainpipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pidherny Recreation Site
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81781 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43880 in E-Biking
    • #133333 in Trail Running
    • #98493 in Hiking
    • #4178 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,081 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,060 in E-Biking
    • #7,662 in Trail Running
    • #5,216 in Hiking
    • #319 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    April to Nov.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Twisty, smooth & fun as hell. Nicely bermed corners. Fast (15%) slope down to the parking lot

Access Info

Start of the trail is at the junction of Front Porch, Backdoor & Macleod, trail ends where it merges into Climb It.

Tags
BermsTight and twisty
Local Trail Association

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Drainpipe Trail Reports

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on Apr 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (4 votes)
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      Directions to drainpipe trailhead (53.969860, -122.836570)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drainpipe located?
      Drainpipe is located in Pidherny Recreation Site, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pidherny Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.96986, -122.83657.
      ▼ How hard is Drainpipe?
      Drainpipe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 13.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drainpipe?
      The trail has 265 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,058 ft to 2,323 ft.
      ▼ Is Drainpipe a point to point trail?
      Yes, Drainpipe is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drainpipe?
      Drainpipe is 1,946 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drainpipe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drainpipe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drainpipe?
      Drainpipe is best visited during: April to Nov..
      ▼ How do I access Drainpipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drainpipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drainpipe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Drainpipe. The trail is 1,946 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drainpipe?
      Drainpipe is a very popular trail. There have been 1,794 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,955 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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