more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-350 ft
Descent
00:16:49
Avg time
-242 ft
Altitude change
2,147 ft
Altitude min
2,411 ft
Altitude max
2,391 ft
Altitude start
2,149 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-30%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
1,581 ft
Distance climb
4,098 ft
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:16:49
Avg time

Java Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Otway
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51259 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84820 in Trail Running
    • #138344 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,501 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,948 in Trail Running
    • #7,898 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

One of the funnest trails at Otway Finished in 2014.

Access Info

Start from the Doghouse Junction, cross the ski trail and head in from there.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 69 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 454 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Java Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2025 @ 5:03pm
Jul 12, 2025
 Fun flow, more green than blue
Jun 12, 2025 @ 6:16pm
Jun 12, 2025
 Raked and clear Ideal
May 21, 2025 @ 7:29am
May 21, 2025
 As of May 20th. Quite rainy in the past few days… curves, espresso, AC/DC, cyclone, midway were fine. KARMA was variable but Java was mainly...
May 8, 2025 @ 6:54pm
May 8, 2025
 Pretty good condition. Tree down in the second half of trail
Oct 16, 2024 @ 6:03pm
Oct 16, 2024
 Tree across trail at chest height. 3/4 of the way through
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Status:
on Jul 12, 2025
Variable
Avg: 4.22 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 8, 2025 @ 6:54pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Java located?
      Java is located in Otway, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Otway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.96057, -122.87271.
      ▼ How hard is Java?
      Java is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Java?
      Java has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 350 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,147 ft to 2,411 ft.
      ▼ Is Java a point to point trail?
      Java is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Java?
      Java is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Java?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Java. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Java? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Java are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Java?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Java. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Java?
      Java is a very popular trail. There have been 2,607 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,662 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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