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3,468 ft
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:07:58
Avg time
69 ft
Altitude change
297 ft
Altitude min
392 ft
Altitude max
306 ft
Altitude start
374 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
1,634 ft
Distance climb
928 ft
Distance down
784 ft
Distance flat
00:07:58
Avg time

Electric Light Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thetis Lake Regional Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54023 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69133 in E-Biking
    • #34689 in Trail Running
    • #89500 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

XC trail with several unbridged creek crossings in the wet.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 125 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,301 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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May 31, 2026 @ 10:38am (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
Feb 16, 2026 @ 2:29pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 16, 2026
 The tree is still down, but a makeshift feature was built to ride over the tree
Feb 16, 2026 @ 10:09am (America/Vancouver)
Feb 16, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 18, 2026
 Tree down
Nov 21, 2025 @ 12:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 21, 2025
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Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
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        Directions to electric-light trailhead (48.488010, -123.492780)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Light

        ▼ Where is Electric Light located?
        Electric Light is located in Thetis Lake Regional Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Thetis Lake Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48801, -123.49278.
        ▼ How hard is Electric Light?
        Electric Light is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Electric Light?
        Electric Light has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 297 ft to 392 ft.
        ▼ Is Electric Light a point to point trail?
        Electric Light is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Electric Light?
        Electric Light is 3,468 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Electric Light?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Electric Light. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Electric Light?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Electric Light are:
        • July (111 activities)
        • April (78 activities)
        • October (75 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Electric Light? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Electric Light are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Electric Light?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Electric Light. The trail is 3,468 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Electric Light?
        Electric Light is a very popular trail. There have been 5,212 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,556 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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