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1.1 miles
Distance
171 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:17:02
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
218 ft
Altitude min
320 ft
Altitude max
289 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
2,700 ft
Distance climb
2,057 ft
Distance down
1,220 ft
Distance flat
00:17:02
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Lighthouse Extension Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thetis Lake Regional Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96733 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49633 in E-Biking
    • #20918 in Trail Running
    • #98093 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Very challenging, highly technical, XC flavoured trail that features a myriad of off-camber roots/rocks, rolling hillocky terrain, stream crossings, tight tree gaps, etc.

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  • 33 miles average
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  • 12 miles avg distance
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        Directions to lighthouse-extension trailhead (48.480860, -123.496330)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lighthouse Extension

        ▼ Where is Lighthouse Extension located?
        Lighthouse Extension is located in Thetis Lake Regional Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Thetis Lake Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48086, -123.49633.
        ▼ How hard is Lighthouse Extension?
        Lighthouse Extension is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lighthouse Extension?
        Lighthouse Extension has 171 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 218 ft to 320 ft.
        ▼ Is Lighthouse Extension a point to point trail?
        Lighthouse Extension is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lighthouse Extension?
        Lighthouse Extension is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lighthouse Extension?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lighthouse Extension. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lighthouse Extension?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lighthouse Extension are:
        • April (48 activities)
        • June (45 activities)
        • July (38 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lighthouse Extension? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lighthouse Extension are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lighthouse Extension?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Lighthouse Extension. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lighthouse Extension?
        Lighthouse Extension is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,021 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,206 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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