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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
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 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
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • 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.

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Riding downhill is not allowed.

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 293 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 1,510 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Xylem

        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.
        When is the best time of year to ride Middle Xylem?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Middle Xylem are:
        • July (116 activities)
        • August (110 activities)
        • June (100 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        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 6,919 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,301 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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