more stats
338 ft
Distance
-11 ft
Descent
00:00:33
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
589 ft
Altitude min
601 ft
Altitude max
601 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
164 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:00:33
Avg time

Emerald Gate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Fairservice Fun
    Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    FSM34
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #281288 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #224025 in E-Biking
    • #146823 in Trail Running
    • #129402 in Hiking
    • #39498 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #10,266 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #8,315 in E-Biking
    • #8,677 in Trail Running
    • #7,179 in Hiking
    • #2,107 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

A great little useful connector between the Fairservice Main and the Cowichan Valley Trail. Also a great entry in the larger Fairservice Fun trail network.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 6 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Emerald Gate located?
      Emerald Gate is located in Fairservice Fun, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fairservice Fun trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.81225, -124.02711.
      ▼ How hard is Emerald Gate?
      Emerald Gate is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Emerald Gate?
      The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 589 ft to 601 ft.
      ▼ Is Emerald Gate a point to point trail?
      Emerald Gate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Emerald Gate?
      Emerald Gate is 338 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Emerald Gate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Emerald Gate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Emerald Gate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Emerald Gate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Emerald Gate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Emerald Gate. The trail is 338 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Emerald Gate?
      Emerald Gate is a moderately popular trail. There have been 31 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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