more stats
3,888 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-370 ft
Descent
00:28:34
Avg time
-252 ft
Altitude change
669 ft
Altitude min
943 ft
Altitude max
943 ft
Altitude start
692 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-40.3%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
1,135 ft
Distance climb
1,991 ft
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat
00:28:34
Avg time

Further Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145376 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100863 in E-Biking
    • #126191 in Trail Running
    • #221402 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    all year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Steep switchback trail down to Englishman River. Ride in down-river direction only through some nice old growth forest. Intersects Pervertz Traverse and Aunty Gravity trails. What goes down must go up with a steep climb out but still worth the effort.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Further Trail Reports

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Aug 5, 2025 @ 11:36am
Aug 5, 2025
 Overgrown. Hard to see the trail in places.
Jan 26, 2025 @ 10:16am
Jan 26, 2025
 4 trees down. First two are just after the sign from the drop in from the quad track Third is just after the bridge on the descent after a blind...
May 22, 2023 @ 8:50pm
May 22, 2023
Apr 17, 2022 @ 7:07am
Apr 17, 2022
 A few trees down across trail.
Mar 27, 2022 @ 10:02am
Mar 27, 2022
 Salal is growing in quick.
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Status:
on Aug 5, 2025
Variable
Avg: 3.17 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to further trailhead (49.224470, -124.384560)
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      Videos

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      44 Days and Rolling // Episode 3
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      7:19 | 27179 | Jun 23, 2011 , Parksville
      Coastal Crew Demo Reel
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      2:02 | 60276 | Nov 28, 2009 , Parksville
      Whistler- Remy Metailler
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      2:19 | 304338 | Dec 12, 2013 , Parksville
      Chris Ricci Reel- 2013
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      0:24 | 20717 | Jan 7, 2014 , Parksville

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Trail Products

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      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★ 20%
      1 ★ 40%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Further located?
      Further is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.22447, -124.38456.
      ▼ How hard is Further?
      Further is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Further?
      Further has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 370 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 669 ft to 943 ft.
      ▼ Is Further a point to point trail?
      Further is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Further?
      Further is 3,888 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Further?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Further. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Further?
      Further is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Further? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Further are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Further?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Further. The trail is 3,888 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Further?
      Further is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 229 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 225 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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