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4.2 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-220 ft
Descent
00:36:38
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
205 ft
Altitude min
326 ft
Altitude max
232 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:36:38
Avg time

Forest Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Seal Bay Regional Nature Park
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71027 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1223 in Trail Running
    • #21807 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Forest Loop is a 7 km popular green difficulty mixed trail located near Courtenay British Columbia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 65 m green climb. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 164 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026 @ 9:25am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 5, 2026
Jul 18, 2026 @ 12:28pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 18, 2026
 The Forest Loop is a great romp, but short. You do not get to see the ocean though, so Seal Bay is rather a misnomer.
Nov 10, 2025 @ 9:48am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 10, 2025
May 14, 2025 @ 6:47pm
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May 6, 2025 @ 8:12am
May 6, 2025
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Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (7 votes)
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        Directions to forest-loop-93468 trailhead (49.759940, -124.976360)
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        UH7NadAR
        Expect horses on this trail and yield to them
        ClintsSquint
        We entered off Hardy Road and road the loop clockwise. It’s almost all down hill so it’s a total blast. We came to a short uphill section about 3/4s of way around, took the mountain bike trail up a steeper section and finished the rest of the trail on more flat easy riding.
        Morgangadd
        not usually dry in late fall, winter and spring.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Forest Loop located?
        Forest Loop is located in Seal Bay Regional Nature Park, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Seal Bay Regional Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.75994, -124.97636.
        ▼ How hard is Forest Loop?
        Forest Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest Loop?
        Forest Loop has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 220 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 205 ft to 326 ft.
        ▼ Is Forest Loop a point to point trail?
        Forest Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Forest Loop?
        Forest Loop is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Forest Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Forest Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Forest Loop are:
        • July (26 activities)
        • August (15 activities)
        • May (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Forest Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Forest Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 58 minutes to ride Forest Loop. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Forest Loop?
        Forest Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 925 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 993 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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