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2.0 miles
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
397 ft
High Point
54 ft
Altitude change
228 ft
Altitude min
228 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
5,190 ft
Distance climb
3,268 ft
Distance down
2,028 ft
Distance flat

Mateoja Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Malcolm Island
    Sointula, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #12399 in Hiking [+]
    • #280616 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Trail crosses wet ground using a mix of cookies and boardwalk and is muddy in places. Steeper parts have steps or stairs. Mainly second growth forest, but with some old growth, grey ghosts, and boggy areas. Melvins Bog is a beautiful rest stop. There are several small lakes along the way. Good swimming in Big Lake.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mateoja Trail Reports

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Apr 6, 2026 @ 12:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 6, 2026
 Went into Melvins Bog Easter Sunday April 5th no real issues one large tree down near Duck lake slightly wet in low spots Balsum Trail start well...
May 14, 2024 @ 5:37pm
May 14, 2024
 Robert is currently working to improve the trail. Most of the salon has been cut back.
Dec 12, 2023 @ 10:36pm
Dec 12, 2023
 Trail is overgrown with salal, especially at and near the farm. Bushwhacking required. Very muddy sections.
Nov 10, 2020 @ 8:02am
Nov 10, 2020
 Some sections are muddy. Brush is encroaching along some sections. Some steps are rotten and may be loose, beware! Boardwalks and stairs are...
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on Apr 6, 2026
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      aggpsdave
      Went into Melvins Bog Easter Sunday April 5th no real issues one large tree down near Duck lake slightly wet in low spots Balsum Trail start well marked.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mateoja located?
      Mateoja is located in Malcolm Island, Sointula, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Malcolm Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.63437, -127.01705.
      ▼ How hard is Mateoja?
      Mateoja is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mateoja?
      Mateoja has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 228 ft to 397 ft.
      ▼ Is Mateoja a point to point trail?
      Mateoja is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Mateoja?
      Mateoja is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mateoja?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mateoja. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How busy is Mateoja?
      Mateoja is a very popular trail. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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