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1.0 mile
Distance
187 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:27:24
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
411 ft
Altitude min
521 ft
Altitude max
412 ft
Altitude start
446 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
2,464 ft
Distance climb
1,978 ft
Distance down
840 ft
Distance flat
00:27:24
Avg time

Laser Shark Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sproat Lake
    Port Alberni, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110326 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151150 in Trail Running
    • #309392 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,677 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,087 in Trail Running
    • #12,742 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Super fun AM trail that goes around the bluff and can connect with Cabin.

Access Info

Accessible from 3 Dogs, or can be ridden backwards from Cabin or Ash main.

Tags
BermsSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Laser Shark Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2025 @ 7:32pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 7, 2025
 Cool trail with lots of slabs, but very punchy and more xc than enduro. Better on lighter bikes! Could use some brushing. Who takes care of this...
May 6, 2023 @ 5:19pm
May 6, 2023
 Fully rideable. Could use a bit of TLC but it’s a good up and down tech trail.
Jan 3, 2021 @ 11:15am
Jan 3, 2021
 Closed until restored from logging (est. Spring 2021)
Oct 14, 2020 @ 10:10am
Oct 14, 2020
 Trail is closed due to logging till November 15
Oct 14, 2020 @ 10:10am
Oct 14, 2020
 Closed do to logging till November
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Status:
on Oct 7, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      East Sproat
      6 miles • 897 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Nice easy loop around the east side of Sproat Lake
      4.4 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      adenhoff
      Half the trail now runs through a clear cut
      HammerTime1000
      2021. Not super fun. More of a hiking trail in my opinion since my group was off their bikes pushing them uphill more than we were climbing. Don’t ride if your looking for rythm and flow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Laser Shark located?
      Laser Shark is located in Sproat Lake, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sproat Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.26916, -124.9298.
      ▼ How hard is Laser Shark?
      Laser Shark is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Laser Shark?
      Laser Shark has 187 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 411 ft to 521 ft.
      ▼ Is Laser Shark a point to point trail?
      Laser Shark is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Laser Shark?
      Laser Shark is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Laser Shark?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Laser Shark. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Laser Shark?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Laser Shark are:
      • June (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Laser Shark? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Laser Shark are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Laser Shark?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Laser Shark. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Laser Shark?
      Laser Shark is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 91 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 98 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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