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3.7 miles
Distance
200 ft
Climb
-196 ft
Descent
00:36:15
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
578 ft
Altitude min
706 ft
Altitude max
590 ft
Altitude start
594 ft
Altitude end
-23.6%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,921 ft
Distance flat
00:36:15
Avg time

Mud Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #104069 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38630 in E-Biking
    • #70468 in Trail Running
    • #63735 in Hiking
    • #19840 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,353 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,671 in E-Biking
    • #4,050 in Trail Running
    • #3,354 in Hiking
    • #343 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

An easy intermediate mostly flow trail, much of it on old logging rail beds.
Can be ridden in either direction and often is.
Mud Lake Loop has a beautiful picnic stop at Deer Lake, with a tight and twisty gnarly section the locals call the Root Garden along the westernmost section.

And enjoy the newly built wooden extended walkway (at Mud Lake/Deer Lake/Toad Hollow intersections) developed and built by our Chain Gang and support by Provincial Park Ranger summer students.

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Trail Supporters

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 185 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Mud Lake Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 29, 2026
Tree still there
Jul 10, 2026 @ 7:14am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 10, 2026
Cedar snag across trail, will need chainsaw to remove
Dec 2, 2025 @ 4:17pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 2, 2025
tree across the trail and mud pit below it. Need a chainsaw and rock and dirt fill. This about 50 meters heading left on mud lake trail from...
Apr 22, 2025 @ 4:23pm
Apr 22, 2025
tree down
Apr 21, 2025 @ 10:45pm
Apr 21, 2025
Sinkhole, an endo waiting to happen. Tried to fill in with what we could find but we didn’t have shovels. Thank you!
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on Jul 29, 2026
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Avg: 3.46 (9 votes)
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      Directions to mud-lake trailhead (49.857300, -124.456190)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Foussa
      A pleasant challenge if you love roots... otherwise a torturous rattle with a few sections of relief

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mud Lake located?
      Mud Lake is located in Duck Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Duck Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.8573, -124.45619.
      ▼ How hard is Mud Lake?
      Mud Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mud Lake?
      Mud Lake has 200 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 196 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 578 ft to 706 ft.
      ▼ Is Mud Lake a point to point trail?
      Mud Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mud Lake?
      Mud Lake is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mud Lake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mud Lake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mud Lake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mud Lake are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      • April (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mud Lake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mud Lake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mud Lake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Mud Lake. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mud Lake?
      Mud Lake is a very popular trail. There have been 660 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 831 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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