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1.1 miles
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-233 ft
Descent
00:12:14
Avg time
-163 ft
Altitude change
184 ft
Altitude min
386 ft
Altitude max
347 ft
Altitude start
184 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
2,507 ft
Distance climb
2,749 ft
Distance down
617 ft
Distance flat
00:12:14
Avg time

Hatchery Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ladysmith
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #234360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #169131 in E-Biking
    • #88890 in Trail Running
    • #118078 in Hiking
    • #21530 in Horseback
    • #5207 in Snowshoeing
    • #1609 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail can connect you from the main Ladysmith mountain biking area to the Trans Canada Trail network, among other roads and trails behind Forrest field, the diamond, and so on all the way to Spruston Road. Not very challenging, lots of double track, some single track. But very rocky, bumpy, and lumpy.

Access Info

Wet foot, Ladysmith main, or the Trans Canada Trail

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hatchery Trail

        ▼ Where is Hatchery Trail located?
        Hatchery Trail is located in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ladysmith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.99347, -123.84693.
        ▼ How hard is Hatchery Trail?
        Hatchery Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hatchery Trail?
        Hatchery Trail has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 184 ft to 386 ft.
        ▼ Is Hatchery Trail a point to point trail?
        Hatchery Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Hatchery Trail?
        Hatchery Trail is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hatchery Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hatchery Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hatchery Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hatchery Trail are:
        • April (1 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hatchery Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hatchery Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hatchery Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Hatchery Trail. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hatchery Trail?
        Hatchery Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 78 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 79 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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