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1.7 miles
Distance
186 ft
Climb
-1,083 ft
Descent
00:17:09
Avg time
-898 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
1,143 ft
Altitude max
1,133 ft
Altitude start
235 ft
Altitude end
-9.891%
Grade
-55.535%
Grade max
24.495%
Grade min
1,745 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat
00:17:09
Avg time

Microwave Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gallagher Hill
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #198264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177408 in E-Biking
    • #54570 in Trail Running
    • #116244 in Hiking
    • #15757 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Some hike-a-bike, rocky sections towards top and bottom. Portion of trail towards bottom is also Sunshine Coat Trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 29, 2025 @ 5:54pm
Mar 29, 2025
 Small trees down. One at the beginning of trail and another midway. Technical DH and ascends with very tight switchbacks. More of a hiking trail...
Sep 6, 2018 @ 7:38pm
Sep 6, 2018
 Trail is awesome in terms of terrain it navigates down which includes two rock outcrops with tons of arbutus trees. Definitely a hiking trail and...
Aug 23, 2017 @ 10:44pm
Aug 23, 2017
 Awesome old school technical downhill with a couple steep ascents thrown in as well, probably could have ridden them but just didn't have the legs...
Jan 1, 2016 @ 5:33pm
Jan 1, 2016
 reporter Trees down on middle portion and some areas in middle somewhat overgrown with vegetation.
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on Mar 29, 2025
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Avg: 2.76 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Kaesonbass
      There are definitely some fun double black diamonds out there - however, this is one is not. While it is super scenic, the trail is a tight, awkward, winding descent down steep rocky terrain. There are smaller immovable rocks all throughout the steep tight corners easy to get hung up on, too awkward to roll through.
      nickscott87
      Very steep and technical, more of a hiking trail, very overgrown just before it crosses microwave tower road heading down, great views from the top though...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Microwave located?
      Microwave is located in Gallagher Hill, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Gallagher Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.88164, -124.51186.
      ▼ How hard is Microwave?
      Microwave is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 9.891%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Microwave?
      Microwave has 186 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,083 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 197 ft to 1,143 ft.
      ▼ Is Microwave a point to point trail?
      Microwave is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Microwave?
      Microwave is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Microwave?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Microwave. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Microwave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Microwave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Microwave?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Microwave. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Microwave?
      Microwave is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 61 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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