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1,709 ft
Distance
-201 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-202 ft
Altitude change
303 ft
Altitude min
505 ft
Altitude max
505 ft
Altitude start
302 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
16 ft
Distance climb
1,601 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Gnomies Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Tzouhalem
    Duncan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14472 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50980 in E-Biking
    • #140147 in Trail Running
    • #157641 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #698 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,488 in E-Biking
    • #8,133 in Trail Running
    • #10,162 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of North Cowichan

Downhill biking trail. Loose shale section. Nice berms and a few jumps with good flow.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumpsLoose

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 97 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
Status:
on Jun 24, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gnomies trailhead (48.810610, -123.616930)

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      1 Review & Comments

      luxaltera luxaltera
      Encountered some hikers here and on homies (different people) with dogs... pretty sketchy but thankfully very nice people. maybe some kind of signage might be a good idea?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gnomies located?
      Gnomies is located in Mount Tzouhalem, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Tzouhalem trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.81061, -123.61693.
      ▼ How hard is Gnomies?
      Gnomies is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gnomies?
      The trail has 201 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 303 ft to 505 ft.
      ▼ Is Gnomies a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gnomies is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gnomies?
      Gnomies is 1,709 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnomies?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gnomies. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Gnomies? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnomies are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gnomies?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Gnomies. The trail is 1,709 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gnomies?
      Gnomies is a moderately popular trail. There have been 562 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 810 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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