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1.3 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-238 ft
Descent
00:08:38
Avg time
-198 ft
Altitude change
256 ft
Altitude min
465 ft
Altitude max
465 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
-2.808%
Grade
-12.285%
Grade max
18.947%
Grade min
969 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
818 ft
Distance flat
00:08:38
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Magic Downhill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    707 Community Park
    Gabriola Island, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115931 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #312843 in Trail Running
    • #100828 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge

As the name suggests this long fast decent takes riders past several other trail options but if ridden to its end, this deceptively long downhill rewards riders with several fast turns and tight trees, all of which makes this one of our favorite sections on Gabriola.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Vancouver)
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May 23, 2025 @ 5:31pm
May 23, 2025
 Trail running great. Hard to follow at times due to signage.
Jul 3, 2024 @ 4:04pm
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Jul 20, 2022 @ 8:13am
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Downhill

        ▼ Where is Magic Downhill located?
        Magic Downhill is located in 707 Community Park, Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the 707 Community Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.16675, -123.82194.
        ▼ How hard is Magic Downhill?
        Magic Downhill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.808%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Magic Downhill?
        Magic Downhill has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 238 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 256 ft to 465 ft.
        ▼ Is Magic Downhill a point to point trail?
        Magic Downhill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Magic Downhill?
        Magic Downhill is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Magic Downhill?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Magic Downhill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Magic Downhill?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Magic Downhill are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
        • December (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Magic Downhill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Magic Downhill are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Magic Downhill?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Magic Downhill. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Magic Downhill?
        Magic Downhill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 196 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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