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3,879 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-151 ft
Descent
00:14:13
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
249 ft
Altitude min
373 ft
Altitude max
373 ft
Altitude start
334 ft
Altitude end
-1.006%
Grade
-19.944%
Grade max
17.443%
Grade min
1,651 ft
Distance climb
1,840 ft
Distance down
388 ft
Distance flat
00:14:13
Avg time

Lay Long Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sproat Lake
    Port Alberni, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101212 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #255998 in Trail Running
    • #250717 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Lay Long is a 1 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Port Alberni British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 24, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026 @ 5:11pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 8, 2026
 Cool trail with some fun slabs. Currently super overgrown, especially in the south. Bushwhacking through head high ferns at times. Some brush...
Aug 1, 2024 @ 2:39am
Aug 1, 2024
Jun 4, 2023 @ 12:54am
Jun 4, 2023
 All good
Sep 29, 2022 @ 11:32am
Sep 29, 2022
 Bridge at bottom of valley needs to be replaced. Could really use a brushing too. Probably a job for hedge trimmers or weedwhacker with blade.
Feb 6, 2021 @ 8:49pm
Feb 6, 2021
All downed trees cleared.
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        Directions to lay-long trailhead (49.274430, -124.911871)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lay Long

        ▼ Where is Lay Long located?
        Lay Long 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 49.27443, -124.91187.
        ▼ How hard is Lay Long?
        Lay Long is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.006%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lay Long?
        Lay Long has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 151 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 249 ft to 373 ft.
        ▼ Is Lay Long a point to point trail?
        Lay Long is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lay Long?
        Lay Long is 3,879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lay Long?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lay Long. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lay Long?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lay Long are:
        • July (12 activities)
        • March (6 activities)
        • June (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lay Long? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lay Long are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lay Long?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Lay Long. The trail is 3,879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lay Long?
        Lay Long is a moderately popular trail. There have been 146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 167 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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