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1.3 miles
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-861 ft
Descent
00:17:13
Avg time
-849 ft
Altitude change
768 ft
Altitude min
1,629 ft
Altitude max
1,617 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-38.1%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:17:13
Avg time

Fat Tug Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Pemberton and Signal Hill
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24949 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3124 in E-Biking
    • #111992 in Trail Running
    • #123136 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,200 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #317 in E-Biking
    • #6,338 in Trail Running
    • #6,702 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2014

Fast, flowy, super fun trail with a bit of everything, named after the Driftwood Brewery IPA. Nothing too tricky.

When climbing, after going across the log ride, make sure you go under the wood structure and make it to the very top of the trail for the correct starting point.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 539 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Fat Tug Trail Reports

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Nov 9, 2026 @ 2:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 9, 2026
Tree across trail 2/3rd way down, you can ride through it but a chain saw would be nice to clean it up.
Sep 18, 2026 @ 2:26pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 18, 2026
Fallen tree half way down Fat Tug. Have some time to see it
May 10, 2025 @ 7:40am
May 10, 2025
Apr 29, 2025 @ 12:17pm
Apr 29, 2025
large tree down approx half way
Apr 29, 2025 @ 12:17pm
Apr 29, 2025
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on Nov 9, 2026
Avg: 4.38 (31 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fat-tug trailhead (50.330280, -122.830450)

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      0:02 | 416 | Jun 2, 2020 , Pemberton
      Big tree fall hard
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      0:08 | 2433 | Feb 17, 2015 , Pemberton

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      4.5 ★★★★★
      31 Ratings
      5 ★ 65%
      4 ★ 23%
      3 ★ 10%
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      14 Reviews & Comments

      blanshard16 blanshard16
      Fast, flowy, and difficult to follow due to the many unsigned braids
      brothermendiarys brothermendiarys
      Tree down on the climb.
      Running great after some rain!
      cheeyingho
      Super fun ans the climb wasn’t as bad as expected! Good job trail building and some good views along the way.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fat Tug located?
      Fat Tug is located in Upper Pemberton and Signal Hill, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Upper Pemberton and Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.33028, -122.83045.
      ▼ How hard is Fat Tug?
      Fat Tug is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fat Tug?
      Fat Tug has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 861 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 768 ft to 1,629 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fat Tug?
      Fat Tug is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fat Tug?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fat Tug. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fat Tug?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fat Tug are:
      • April (38 activities)
      • May (33 activities)
      • June (30 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fat Tug? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fat Tug are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fat Tug?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Fat Tug. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fat Tug?
      Fat Tug is a very popular trail. There have been 4,034 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,004 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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