more stats
1,585 ft
Distance
159 ft
Climb
00:05:57
Avg time
159 ft
Altitude change
471 ft
Altitude min
630 ft
Altitude max
471 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
10%
Grade
3%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance flat
00:05:57
Avg time

Needle Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Richards
    Duncan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #90889 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66414 in E-Biking
    • #41055 in Trail Running
    • #54395 in Hiking
    • #24158 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of North Cowichan

Single track trail connecting Crofton Lake Loop trail to the Mt Richards Mainline road.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 157 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 259 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      trinhchasingthrills trinhchasingthrills
      A nice little XC run, running good today. Roots and rocks, not steep at all

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Needle Drop located?
      Needle Drop is located in Mount Richards, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Richards trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.85393, -123.65967.
      ▼ How hard is Needle Drop?
      Needle Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Needle Drop?
      Needle Drop has 159 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 471 ft to 630 ft.
      ▼ Is Needle Drop a point to point trail?
      Needle Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Needle Drop?
      Needle Drop is 1,585 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Needle Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Needle Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Needle Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Needle Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Needle Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Needle Drop. The trail is 1,585 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Needle Drop?
      Needle Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 800 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 813 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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