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2,231 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:10:13
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
2,252 ft
Altitude min
2,320 ft
Altitude max
2,252 ft
Altitude start
2,320 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
2,024 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
00:10:13
Avg time

Firehose Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Tansky ORM Rec-Site
    Jordan River, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #23
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2913 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Mar-Nov
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2010
  • Land Owner
    RecSites & Trails BC

From the south, this trail is a branch road of the Lower Sticky Wicket trail. The 2 track turns to actual single track at the roads end. Head into old growth woods. Tight twisty side slope, duck under a large deadfall cedar and climb back up a steep slope to the upper road system and you are at the eastern boundary of Tansky rec-site.

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The far east end of N-300, Unmarked roads and trail head but use your offline map tool to find it

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 17, 2022 @ 10:48am
Jul 17, 2022
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Oct 6, 2020 @ 12:00pm
Oct 6, 2020
 reporter Ideal conditions At Tansky right now but they will not last long as we move deeper into fallWinter
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Firehose

        ▼ Where is Firehose located?
        Firehose is located in Tansky ORM Rec-Site, Jordan River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Tansky ORM Rec-Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.47416, -124.01712.
        ▼ How hard is Firehose?
        Firehose is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firehose?
        Firehose has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,252 ft to 2,320 ft.
        ▼ How long is Firehose?
        Firehose is 2,231 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firehose?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Firehose. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to dirtbike ride Firehose?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Firehose are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Firehose? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firehose are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to dirtbike ride Firehose?
        The estimated time to dirtbike ride Firehose is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 2,231 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Firehose?
        Firehose is a moderately popular trail. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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