more stats
5,190 ft
Distance
248 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:17:10
Avg time
223 ft
Altitude change
979 ft
Altitude min
1,203 ft
Altitude max
979 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
34.5%
Grade min
3,189 ft
Distance climb
830 ft
Distance down
984 ft
Distance flat
00:17:10
Avg time

Middle Xylem Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maple Mountain
    Duncan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26551 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15016 in E-Biking
    • #20091 in Trail Running
    • #107128 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of North Cowichan

Easily the hardest out of the 3 Xylem sections. With countless difficult and mandatory natural TTF's, it rides more like a black diamond.

Disclaimer

Riding downhill is not allowed.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 292 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 1,518 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Avg: 4.59 (26 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      tdeems tdeems
      Should be black. You’re only riding it to get to black trails anyways.
      colchilibeck colchilibeck
      Lower and upper xylem are solid blue climb trails.
      Middle is a hard blue and I found much more difficult than the others.
      If you have strong legs definitely give it a go!
      Maybe take a bear bell? There was a big black bear that scared the crap out of me lol! Mind the wild life!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Middle Xylem located?
      Middle Xylem is located in Maple Mountain, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Maple Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.83886, -123.62291.
      ▼ How hard is Middle Xylem?
      Middle Xylem is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Xylem?
      Middle Xylem has 248 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 979 ft to 1,203 ft.
      ▼ Is Middle Xylem a point to point trail?
      Middle Xylem is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Middle Xylem?
      Middle Xylem is 5,190 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Xylem?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Xylem. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Middle Xylem? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Xylem are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Xylem?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Middle Xylem. The trail is 5,190 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Xylem?
      Middle Xylem is a very popular trail. There have been 6,999 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,391 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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