more stats
3,196 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:07:51
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
655 ft
Altitude min
854 ft
Altitude max
854 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
2,644 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:07:51
Avg time

Guardrail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Partridge Hills
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115656 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54979 in E-Biking
    • #143404 in Trail Running
    • #158327 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,992 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,721 in E-Biking
    • #8,391 in Trail Running
    • #10,204 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

A fresh new trail from the Partridge Builders follows the side of the slope towards Tod Inlet. Features a couple of large berms and constant technical challenges from the rocky terrain. Although mainly down, there are short, steep, punchy climbs that may force some riders off their bike. Beautifully situated with steep cliffs on the rider right and occasional exposure on rider left that will have you wishing for a guardrail. Fresh, loamy, and loose in Dec 2015. It will get much better as it gets ridden more and packed down.
Great work, again, trail builder masters

Access Info

Trailhead about 100m north of #24 start

Tags
BermsExposureLoamyRocky

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Guardrail Trail Reports

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on Jan 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (8 votes)
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      Directions to guardrail trailhead (48.557320, -123.483470)

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      1 Review & Comments

      gasman5
      Excellent trail and use of terrain. Can attest to some exposure, especially when trying to clean some wet rock and roots on some of the short punchy climbs! Beautiful colours and forest views on a wet fall day.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Guardrail located?
      Guardrail is located in Partridge Hills, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Partridge Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.55732, -123.48347.
      ▼ How hard is Guardrail?
      Guardrail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Guardrail?
      Guardrail has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 655 ft to 854 ft.
      ▼ Is Guardrail a point to point trail?
      Guardrail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Guardrail?
      Guardrail is 3,196 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Guardrail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Guardrail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Guardrail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Guardrail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Guardrail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Guardrail. The trail is 3,196 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Guardrail?
      Guardrail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,522 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,501 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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