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3,402 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:15:04
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
421 ft
Altitude min
518 ft
Altitude max
514 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-26.3%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
846 ft
Distance climb
2,083 ft
Distance down
384 ft
Distance flat
00:15:04
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Escargot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowden Demonstration Forest
    Campbell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106208 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52438 in Trail Running
    • #238098 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is known for amazing rock bluff sections that have a great view of the Straight on a clear day. A bit of a techy section at the start to get to the bluff and then a techy descent to end the trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Escargot Trail Reports

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Apr 30, 2025 @ 9:03am
Apr 30, 2025
Sep 5, 2024 @ 10:37am
Sep 5, 2024
 Entrance looks obvious to me…!
Jul 3, 2024 @ 9:47am
Jul 3, 2024
 Always a great ride. Lower section has been brushed and clear.
Mar 31, 2023 @ 9:48am
Mar 31, 2023
 Running clear and fast!
Mar 26, 2022 @ 6:42pm
Mar 26, 2022
Brushed, raked and a few spots buffed up
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on Apr 30, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        jonny5star jonny5star
        All clear, running great! Looks recently brushed, thanks!
        Yellzee
        very late reply sorry! This is hard to figure out as it is signed. It's not well used though so it's possible there wasn't an obvious tread heading up the hill to the trail.
        MarrowBone
        Could not find the entrance to this trail, and with GPS failing ended up assuming we were lost. Later was informed that the trail entrance is "obscure" which seems silly since it's part of a recommended route to introduce people to the area:
        www .campbellriver.travel/media/2015/03/Snowden-Demonstration-Forest-Trail-Map.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwi5na_1ys7mAhWOr54KHTIkC3sQFjABegQIAhAC&usg=AOvVaw2tLIvpUCm17vVtZ2AaC_Aj&cshid=1577200834758

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Escargot

        ▼ Where is Escargot located?
        Escargot is located in Snowden Demonstration Forest, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Snowden Demonstration Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.08226, -125.40129.
        ▼ How hard is Escargot?
        Escargot is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escargot?
        Escargot has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 421 ft to 518 ft.
        ▼ How long is Escargot?
        Escargot is 3,402 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escargot?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Escargot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Escargot?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Escargot are:
        • May (6 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        • April (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Escargot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escargot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Escargot?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Escargot. The trail is 3,402 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Escargot?
        Escargot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 392 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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