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1.4 miles
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
128 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
94 ft
Altitude min
109 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
1,860 ft
Distance climb
1,906 ft
Distance down
3,796 ft
Distance flat

Lava Fields loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gitwinksihlkw
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #258389 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #342830 in Trail Running
    • #70813 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short scenic loop through the lava flats with some technical sections.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:18am (America/Metlakatla)
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      Beanntanatuath
      An interesting rock slab challenge. See if you can 'clean' this ride.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lava Fields loop located?
      Lava Fields loop is located in Gitwinksihlkw, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Gitwinksihlkw trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.19069, -129.22011.
      ▼ How hard is Lava Fields loop?
      Lava Fields loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lava Fields loop?
      Lava Fields loop has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 94 ft to 128 ft.
      ▼ Is Lava Fields loop a point to point trail?
      Lava Fields loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lava Fields loop?
      Lava Fields loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lava Fields loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lava Fields loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lava Fields loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lava Fields loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Lava Fields loop?
      Lava Fields loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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