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5,025 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:13:56
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
607 ft
Altitude min
771 ft
Altitude max
711 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
-25.754%
Grade max
11.886%
Grade min
2,169 ft
Distance climb
2,155 ft
Distance down
701 ft
Distance flat
00:13:56
Avg time

Enchanted Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #94418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28959 in E-Biking
    • #77463 in Trail Running
    • #81557 in Hiking
    • #20040 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,805 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,975 in E-Biking
    • #4,494 in Trail Running
    • #4,266 in Hiking
    • #352 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A great trail to start a loop on.
Start by climbing Farmers run and the logging road to the trail head. This is an up & down trail, with somewhat challenging punchy rock ups to a bluff. Tight, twisty, descent from the bluff.
Go as fast as you dare or as slow as you need to enjoy

Tags
Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Enchanted Forest Trail Reports

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Nov 21, 2024 @ 12:13pm
Nov 21, 2024
Cluster of trees at start of punchy climb needs a big saw, we cleared the rest of the trees down all the way to Fred's trail
Nov 19, 2024 @ 2:43pm
Nov 19, 2024
Lots of trees down. Chainsaw needed
Nov 17, 2024 @ 10:19am
Nov 17, 2024
Lots of trees down
Jan 8, 2024 @ 9:56pm
Jan 8, 2024
Removed windfall
Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:17pm
Jan 4, 2024
Tree across trail that will need a chainsaw. Tree is under tension.
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on Nov 21, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Enchanted Forest located?
      Enchanted Forest is located in West Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the West Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.84153, -124.47583.
      ▼ How hard is Enchanted Forest?
      Enchanted Forest is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Enchanted Forest?
      Enchanted Forest has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 607 ft to 771 ft.
      ▼ Is Enchanted Forest a point to point trail?
      Enchanted Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Enchanted Forest?
      Enchanted Forest is 5,025 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Enchanted Forest?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Enchanted Forest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Enchanted Forest?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Enchanted Forest are:
      • May (9 activities)
      • July (9 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Enchanted Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Enchanted Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Enchanted Forest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Enchanted Forest. The trail is 5,025 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Enchanted Forest?
      Enchanted Forest is a moderately popular trail. There have been 779 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 817 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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