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1,572 ft
Distance
-217 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
-218 ft
Altitude change
482 ft
Altitude min
700 ft
Altitude max
700 ft
Altitude start
482 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
1,453 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:24
Avg time

Freefall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hornby Island
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44489 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111175 in Trail Running
    • #119148 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

Free Fall had some upgrades in 2025. HIMBA fixed up some berms on the existing trail, and with the Regional District's permission, added an additional 250m of new trail to the end. Free Fall now runs all the way to Milo's Meadow and has a whole new set of jumps.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 82 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 451 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 20, 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/Vancouver)
Feb 28, 2026
Sep 4, 2025 @ 2:23pm
Sep 4, 2025
 A bit choppy/brake bumpy in some corners, but running very fast.
May 23, 2023 @ 3:10am
May 23, 2023
Aug 8, 2022 @ 9:33am
Aug 8, 2022
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        Directions to freefall trailhead (49.522970, -124.680960)

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        youtuber Mountain Biking: Freefall, Hornby Island,...
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        0:46 | 1106 | Jan 25, 2020 , Hornby Island
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        0:05 | | Jul 18, 2019 , Hornby Island
        Freefall to Yer Mom - Hornby Island
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        3:07 | 1861 | Jan 25, 2015 , Hornby Island

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Freefall

        ▼ Where is Freefall located?
        Freefall is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52297, -124.68096.
        ▼ How hard is Freefall?
        Freefall is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Freefall?
        The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 482 ft to 700 ft.
        ▼ Is Freefall a point to point trail?
        Freefall is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Freefall?
        Freefall is 1,572 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Freefall?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Freefall. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Freefall?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Freefall are:
        • July (96 activities)
        • August (46 activities)
        • June (23 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Freefall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Freefall are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Freefall?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Freefall. The trail is 1,572 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Freefall?
        Freefall is a very popular trail. There have been 2,163 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,773 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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