more stats
1,312 ft
Distance
-184 ft
Descent
00:02:49
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
435 ft
Altitude min
619 ft
Altitude max
619 ft
Altitude start
436 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
1,283 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:02:49
Avg time

New K2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harbourview
    Sooke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70971 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76306 in E-Biking
    • #118746 in Trail Running
    • #115711 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Capital Regional District

Brand new trail to replace worn out Old K2 that was heavily eroded

Access Info

Watch for red flags on left before 3 Bears turn off

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 323 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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New K2 Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2026 @ 4:39pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 17, 2026
 Cleared all the overhanging branches yesterday. Runs very smooth and clean.
Jul 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 25, 2026
 I think 3 bears is more interesting.
Feb 21, 2026 @ 9:53pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 21, 2026
Jan 8, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 8, 2026
Dec 31, 2025 @ 10:20am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 31, 2025
 Two tree’s down. One about 1/4 of the way, the other about 1/3-1/2 the way down. Need a saw.
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Status:
on Aug 17, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.49 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      4.9 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 88%
      4 ★ 13%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Andrewr31DWX
      Very fun trail for fast access to The Last Mile. Pretty much ideal in its current state.
      sevy7
      A couple fun rock faces with some great tight turns thrown in. A sick little rip

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is New K2 located?
      New K2 is located in Harbourview, Sooke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Harbourview trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.40559, -123.65934.
      ▼ How hard is New K2?
      New K2 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for New K2?
      The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 435 ft to 619 ft.
      ▼ Is New K2 a point to point trail?
      New K2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is New K2?
      New K2 is 1,312 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on New K2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on New K2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride New K2?
      New K2 is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access New K2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to New K2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride New K2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride New K2. The trail is 1,312 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is New K2?
      New K2 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,220 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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