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1,900 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:04:52
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
1,200 ft
Altitude min
1,284 ft
Altitude max
1,200 ft
Altitude start
1,280 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
1,444 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:04:52
Avg time
Lower Tea Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Tzouhalem
Duncan, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#3,945 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #2,094 in E-Biking
- #13,959 in Trail Running
- #13,859 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMunicipality of North Cowichan
One of the original trails on Mt Tzouhalem. Upper T was replaced by Showtime and Middle T somewhat abandoned.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 36 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 373 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Directions to lower-tea trailhead
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