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2,234 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:05:11
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
735 ft
Altitude min
832 ft
Altitude max
735 ft
Altitude start
827 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
1,549 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
591 ft
Distance flat
00:05:11
Avg time

Howling Wolf Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96365 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28660 in E-Biking
    • #76982 in Trail Running
    • #103817 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Built as an easy-grade climbing trail this is really well done.
Developed on a very old logging spur from the days of hand-logging & oxen this trail is the perfect single-track climb trail so you can do laps of W8 and 4 it as you so desire

5 stars for the builders of this climb trail!

Have you got your membership with PRCA yet?!

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Howling Wolf

        ▼ Where is Howling Wolf located?
        Howling Wolf is located in Duck Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Duck Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.86705, -124.42528.
        ▼ How hard is Howling Wolf?
        Howling Wolf is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howling Wolf?
        Howling Wolf has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 735 ft to 832 ft.
        ▼ How long is Howling Wolf?
        Howling Wolf is 2,234 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howling Wolf?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Howling Wolf. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Howling Wolf?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Howling Wolf are:
        • September (12 activities)
        • July (12 activities)
        • April (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Howling Wolf? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Howling Wolf are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Howling Wolf?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Howling Wolf. The trail is 2,234 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Howling Wolf?
        Howling Wolf is a very popular trail. There have been 396 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 425 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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