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2,605 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-195 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-180 ft
Altitude change
724 ft
Altitude min
912 ft
Altitude max
905 ft
Altitude start
725 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-24.3%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance climb
1,847 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time
Head Banger Hookup Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSnowden Demonstration Forest
Campbell River, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Provincial Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Dogs AllowedYes
One of the more constant descending trails in Snowden. Super fun techy DH ride with rocks and roots.
Access Info
Up Gunbarrell to access road. Note entrance has been moved recently for trail improvements but is signed and still on the access road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 168 rides
- 43.6 km avg distance
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- 476 rides
- Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Directions to head-banger-hookup trailhead
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