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3,504 ft
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:07:59
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
648 ft
Altitude min
746 ft
Altitude max
648 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
1,978 ft
Distance climb
896 ft
Distance down
630 ft
Distance flat
00:07:59
Avg time

Groovy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86622 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77405 in E-Biking
    • #113961 in Trail Running
    • #115620 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

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Groovy is a 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Parksville British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026 @ 5:34am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 12, 2026
 Tree across trail right about 40m in from NoAI. It’s at head height and you can’t really see it coming. Needs a saw or 3-4 folks to move it.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 26, 2026
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Apr 24, 2026 @ 1:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 24, 2026
 reporter Logging done but rough in parts, rideable.
Feb 1, 2026 @ 1:37pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 1, 2026
Logging
May 23, 2025 @ 10:23am
May 23, 2025
 Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
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Ideal
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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        Directions to groovy trailhead (49.245390, -124.371400)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Groovy

        ▼ Where is Groovy located?
        Groovy is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.24539, -124.3714.
        ▼ How hard is Groovy?
        Groovy is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Groovy?
        Groovy has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 648 ft to 746 ft.
        ▼ How long is Groovy?
        Groovy is 3,504 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Groovy?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Groovy. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Groovy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Groovy are:
        • July (137 activities)
        • October (71 activities)
        • August (70 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Groovy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Groovy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Groovy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Groovy. The trail is 3,504 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Groovy?
        Groovy is a very popular trail. There have been 2,427 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,522 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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