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1,086 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
00:01:49
Avg time
59 ft
Altitude change
467 ft
Altitude min
528 ft
Altitude max
467 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
768 ft
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:01:49
Avg time

Katimavik Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116455 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121634 in Trail Running
    • #115732 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

You're buzzing after a hot lap of hot rims. Now turn right and climb back up. Don't bother descending towards Lea Smith Road. It's a hiking trail and takes you away from the goods. Just climb Katimavik.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 161 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Katimavik Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2025 @ 9:23pm
Jun 28, 2025
 Tree down across trail. Maybe midway through?
Sep 8, 2017 @ 5:38pm
Sep 8, 2017
Apr 10, 2017 @ 4:28pm
Apr 10, 2017
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on Jun 28, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Katimavik located?
      Katimavik is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.53285, -124.6889.
      ▼ How hard is Katimavik?
      Katimavik is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Katimavik?
      Katimavik has 61 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 467 ft to 528 ft.
      ▼ Is Katimavik a point to point trail?
      Katimavik is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Katimavik?
      Katimavik is 1,086 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Katimavik?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Katimavik. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Katimavik? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Katimavik are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Katimavik?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Katimavik. The trail is 1,086 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Katimavik?
      Katimavik is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 906 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 917 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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