more stats
1,572 ft
Distance
-217 ft
Descent
00:02:10
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
00:02:10
Avg time

Freefall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38081 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #215121 in E-Biking
    • #213502 in Trail Running
    • #143019 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,884 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #8,081 in E-Biking
    • #11,704 in Trail Running
    • #8,359 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • 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.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsMeadow
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 119 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 492 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to freefall trailhead (49.522970, -124.680960)

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      Aug 21, 2018 @ 1:53pm
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      0:05 | | Jul 18, 2019 , Hornby Island
      Freefall to Yer Mom - Hornby Island
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      3:07 | 1866 | Jan 25, 2015 , Hornby Island

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      fabwizard
      Bone dry. This trail is getting ripped up. Please limit yourself to one run. Also support Himba. The trails are going to need a ton of repairs this fall.
      Engineer565
      First drop is dangerous scout it first and you will know what I mean

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Freefall located?
      Freefall is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. 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 (71 activities)
      • August (65 activities)
      • June (37 activities)
      ▼ How do I access Freefall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Freefall are:
      ▼ 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 2,263 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,883 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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