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1.6 miles
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:33:34
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
14 ft
Altitude min
29 ft
Altitude max
22 ft
Altitude start
23 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
4,180 ft
Distance climb
3,294 ft
Distance down
1,191 ft
Distance flat
00:33:34
Avg time

Kaleva Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Malcolm Island
    Sointula, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #177120 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31783 in E-Biking
    • #287303 in Trail Running
    • #68775 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This surface of this roadside path is gravel, and in places, grass. Enjoy benches, picnic tables, ocean and mountain views and beach stops. Also a great place for birding.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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Kaleva Trail Reports

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Jan 9, 2021 @ 8:02pm
Jan 9, 2021
 Trail is clear except for a couple of gravel piles at the campsite. Some stretches are grown over by grass.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kaleva located?
      Kaleva is located in Malcolm Island, Sointula, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Malcolm Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.62125, -127.01426.
      ▼ How hard is Kaleva?
      Kaleva is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kaleva?
      Kaleva has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 14 ft to 29 ft.
      ▼ Is Kaleva a point to point trail?
      Kaleva is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Kaleva?
      Kaleva is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kaleva?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kaleva. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kaleva?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kaleva are:
      • July (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kaleva?
      The estimated time to ride Kaleva is approximately 34 minutes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Kaleva?
      Kaleva is a very popular trail. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 96 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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