more stats
1,178 ft
Distance
293 ft
Climb
00:03:05
Avg time
293 ft
Altitude change
389 ft
Altitude min
682 ft
Altitude max
389 ft
Altitude start
682 ft
Altitude end
24.9%
Grade
56.9%
Grade min
1,099 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
Avg time

Glendenning (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Douglas Park
    Saanich, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #21959 in Hiking [+]
    • #1140 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    District of Saanich

Steep, loose trail connecting the southern end of Mt Douglas park to the lookout at the top of Churchill Drive.

Access Info

Either from the carpark/lookout at the top of Churchill Drive, or from one of the Glendenning (Lower), Harrop, or Whittaker trails.

Disclaimer

No Biking.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glendenning (Upper) located?
      Glendenning (Upper) is located in Mt Douglas Park, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt Douglas Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48987, -123.34611.
      ▼ How hard is Glendenning (Upper)?
      Glendenning (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glendenning (Upper)?
      Glendenning (Upper) has 293 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 389 ft to 682 ft.
      ▼ Is Glendenning (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Glendenning (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glendenning (Upper)?
      Glendenning (Upper) is 1,178 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glendenning (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Glendenning (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Glendenning (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glendenning (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Glendenning (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to hike Glendenning (Upper). The trail is 1,178 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glendenning (Upper)?
      Glendenning (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,232 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,845 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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