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1,880 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:06:18
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
322 ft
Altitude min
341 ft
Altitude max
337 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
810 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:06:18
Avg time

Lower Pit Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Vortex
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #20427 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #990 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Lower Pit Run is a 573 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Courtenay British Columbia. This mountain bike only trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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on Jan 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.12 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Pit Run located?
      Lower Pit Run is located in The Vortex, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Vortex trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.66735, -125.06895.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Pit Run?
      Lower Pit Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Pit Run?
      Lower Pit Run has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 322 ft to 341 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Pit Run a point to point trail?
      Lower Pit Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Pit Run?
      Lower Pit Run is 1,880 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Pit Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Pit Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Pit Run?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Pit Run are:
      • January (7 activities)
      • February (6 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lower Pit Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Pit Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Pit Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Pit Run. The trail is 1,880 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Pit Run?
      Lower Pit Run is a moderately popular trail. There have been 247 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 255 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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