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1,854 ft
Distance
-209 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
-209 ft
Altitude change
2,203 ft
Altitude min
2,412 ft
Altitude max
2,412 ft
Altitude start
2,201 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
-3.6%
Grade min
1,834 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

Missing Lynx Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Otway
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #161147 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #283726 in Trail Running
    • #30028 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April - Nov.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Starts of relatively easy but progressively gets steeper & more technical as it approaches the end of the trail. The last couple hundred metres are quite steep & technical.

Access Info

Trail starts at the junction of Treehugger & Broken Moose. Terminus is at the Dog Loop ski trail. Go left to return to Otway, look for Espresso on riders left a few hundred metres after leaving Missing Lynx.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Trail is on private property

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Jan 1, 2025 @ 9:45am
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Jul 3, 2021 @ 4:56am
Jul 3, 2021
Most of the trail has been replaced by fireroad. Unrideable conditions for this and tree hugger. Or the trailforks map needs reworking to identify...
Apr 24, 2021 @ 1:32pm
Apr 24, 2021
Please stay off the trails until they dry out. Riding now, when they are partially frozen and muddy will destroy trails and make a lot of extra...
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Snow Covered
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        Directions to missing-lynx trailhead (53.958090, -122.868600)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Lynx

        Where is Missing Lynx located?
        Missing Lynx is located in Otway, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Otway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.95809, -122.8686.
        How hard is Missing Lynx?
        Missing Lynx is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Missing Lynx?
        The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,203 ft to 2,412 ft.
        Is Missing Lynx a point to point trail?
        Missing Lynx is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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