more stats
3,720 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:06:27
Avg time
-162 ft
Altitude change
628 ft
Altitude min
804 ft
Altitude max
791 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-29.2%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
797 ft
Distance climb
2,618 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:06:27
Avg time

Inner Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hornby Island
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102870 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130945 in Trail Running
    • #251307 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Inner Ridge is a nice way to get from one side of Strachan Valley to the other. It is a lot more fun if ridden from Four Dead Aliens toward Summit.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 76 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 331 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Inner Ridge Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 5, 2026
 Small tree down across trail, can’t ride over or around
Aug 26, 2026 @ 5:23pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
Dec 23, 2025 @ 12:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 23, 2025
Jun 6, 2025 @ 10:29am
Jun 6, 2025
Apr 29, 2024 @ 10:00pm
Apr 29, 2024
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail near the end ( Summit Trail end ).
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on Sep 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Inner Ridge located?
      Inner Ridge is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51572, -124.68887.
      ▼ How hard is Inner Ridge?
      Inner Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Inner Ridge?
      Inner Ridge has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 628 ft to 804 ft.
      ▼ Is Inner Ridge a point to point trail?
      Inner Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Inner Ridge?
      Inner Ridge is 3,720 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Inner Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Inner Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Inner Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Inner Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Inner Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Inner Ridge. The trail is 3,720 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Inner Ridge?
      Inner Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,332 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,334 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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