more stats
1,289 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-114 ft
Altitude change
565 ft
Altitude min
692 ft
Altitude max
679 ft
Altitude start
564 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
984 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

GFT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #133325 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #243159 in E-Biking
    • #128618 in Trail Running
    • #159086 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,898 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,157 in E-Biking
    • #10,310 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

G.F.T. is an old school single-track screamer that weaves in and out of small trees on a grown-over logging road. Sadly it is very short, but it makes a great addendum to Outer Ridge Trail. On your way down, you have to cut left to stay on GFT, if you go straight you will be on Parson’s Link.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 188 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
Status:
on Sep 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is GFT located?
      GFT is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50169, -124.67233.
      ▼ How hard is GFT?
      GFT is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for GFT?
      GFT has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 565 ft to 692 ft.
      ▼ How long is GFT?
      GFT is 1,289 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on GFT?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on GFT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access GFT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to GFT are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride GFT?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride GFT. The trail is 1,289 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is GFT?
      GFT is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 792 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 796 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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