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528 ft
Distance
-51 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
884 ft
Altitude min
936 ft
Altitude max
936 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-17.9%
Grade max
-3.8%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:01:32
Avg time

Harem Scarem Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Mountain Bike Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98248 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63456 in E-Biking
    • #126074 in Trail Running
    • #121612 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Capital Regional District

Harem Scarem is a short and steep trail that links Waterworks and Twister with Middle Earth at the Old Payoff junction.

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      Directions to harem-scarem trailhead (48.534310, -123.471970)

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Harem Scarem

      Where is Harem Scarem located?
      Harem Scarem is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.53431, -123.47197.
      How hard is Harem Scarem?
      Harem Scarem is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Harem Scarem?
      The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 884 ft to 936 ft.
      Is Harem Scarem a point to point trail?
      Harem Scarem is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Harem Scarem?
      Harem Scarem is 528 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Harem Scarem?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Harem Scarem. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Harem Scarem?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Harem Scarem are:
      • July (252 activities)
      • May (202 activities)
      • June (177 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Harem Scarem? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Harem Scarem are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Harem Scarem?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Harem Scarem. The trail is 528 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Harem Scarem?
      Harem Scarem is a moderately popular trail. There have been 8,721 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,675 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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