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3,681 ft
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:12:27
Avg time
-114 ft
Altitude change
549 ft
Altitude min
709 ft
Altitude max
663 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-44.6%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
1,811 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:12:27
Avg time
Hatchet Boy Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTerrace Mountain
Terrace, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#3,686 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #2,506 in E-Biking
- #5,185 in Trail Running
- #4,576 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonApril to November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Jump
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Year Opened2016
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Land OwnerRecreation Sites and Trails BC
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/downtube-return/]Hatchet Boy provides a return route from near the end of Down Tube to the Kitselas Road parking area. By using this trail, you can avoid riding on Kitselas Road during the dry, dusty summer months.
Access Info
Trail provides a connection between Downtube and T2.
Trail Supporters
Noble 5 Creek Ltd
since 2016Builder- past supporters
- Tony Moore
2015 - 2016Builder - Jamie Beetle
2016Builder - Dave Stewart
2016Builder
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 17 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 280 rides
- Last: Sep 20, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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