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1,129 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
540 ft
Altitude min
615 ft
Altitude max
579 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
722 ft
Distance climb
308 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
Avg time

Inventive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Mountain Bike Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #23147 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4632 in E-Biking
    • #84694 in Trail Running
    • #39002 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Capital Regional District

Up Skull and along Inventive is how most rides start. Inventive is a cross country trail with a rock roll/drop and a double bridge. The original line has mandatory rock roll downs. Alternate routes have downgraded this trail closer to intermediate.

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  • SIMBS
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  • SIMBS
    Builder
  • Original: Steve Hayden, Mark Kahil
    Builder
  • John Pimlot
    Builder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 37 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,338 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 11,382 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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        Directions to inventive trailhead (48.529570, -123.461140)

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        Inventive at Hartland Bike Park, Saanich, BC
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        0:46 | 41 | Nov 5, 2017 , Victoria
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        2:30 | 62 | Oct 15, 2016 , Victoria

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Inventive

        ▼ Where is Inventive located?
        Inventive is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.52957, -123.46114.
        ▼ How hard is Inventive?
        Inventive is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Inventive?
        Inventive has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 540 ft to 615 ft.
        ▼ How long is Inventive?
        Inventive is 1,129 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Inventive?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Inventive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Inventive?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Inventive are:
        • July (983 activities)
        • August (877 activities)
        • June (855 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Inventive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Inventive are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Inventive?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Inventive. The trail is 1,129 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Inventive?
        Inventive is a very popular trail. There have been 38,809 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40,359 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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