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1,263 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:02:08
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
470 ft
Altitude min
495 ft
Altitude max
488 ft
Altitude start
495 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
558 ft
Distance climb
371 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:02:08
Avg time

Ground Pound Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #108294 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53185 in E-Biking
    • #94106 in Trail Running
    • #54131 in Hiking
    • #22960 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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ATV/quad, Motorcycles, horses, cyclists, hikers and runners as well as dog walker.
Please be courteous to all trail users.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Nov 13, 2023
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Jan 14, 2021
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        Directions to ground-pound trailhead (49.828490, -124.472590)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Ground Pound located?
        Ground Pound is located in West Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the West Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.82849, -124.47259.
        ▼ How hard is Ground Pound?
        Ground Pound is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ground Pound?
        Ground Pound has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 470 ft to 495 ft.
        ▼ Is Ground Pound a point to point trail?
        Ground Pound is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ground Pound?
        Ground Pound is 1,263 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ground Pound?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ground Pound. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Ground Pound? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ground Pound are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ground Pound?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ground Pound. The trail is 1,263 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ground Pound?
        Ground Pound is a moderately popular trail. There have been 403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 404 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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