more stats
2,904 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:04:40
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
607 ft
Altitude min
695 ft
Altitude max
692 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,070 ft
Distance climb
1,171 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat
00:04:40
Avg time

Outback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45826 in E-Biking
    • #157173 in Trail Running
    • #144864 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,098 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,153 in E-Biking
    • #9,729 in Trail Running
    • #8,550 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Fun trail in both directions. First the fun, swoopy down part then the up part to get to other trail connections. Probably one of the under utilized trails at HammerFest.

Access Info

Main connection off of Burnt Ridge trail. Other terminus at end of DownUnder.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 184 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 301 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Outback Trail Reports

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on Jul 24, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to outback-26382 trailhead (49.244310, -124.380630)

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      ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 880 ft • 14 • Loop •
      Pretty much a bit of everything in this loop. Located primarily in the lower portions of HammerFest so...
      ★ 3.0 • 20 miles • 3,602 ft • 39 •
      BCBR 2026 Stage 4 at Hammerfest, a brand new stage location located near Parksville, BC. Racers are going...
      2.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★ 67%
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      nt9WPT
      The bottom portion of the trail is currently closed
      Kus
      This trail upper section is so fun, then an old straight spur is kinda lame ending you up way down low and you only have to beat it back up….takes away from flow and totally wastes vertical. I’d be willing to help with a bypass/reroute to cut out that .7km lower loop in favour of a continued flowy section below puddle lane toward jug head, let me know when…
      nb-855scottdickey nb-855scottdickey
      I noticed some ribbons placed along the trail that referenced boundary for cutting. Have ridden the trail earlier in the fall and didn’t notice them then.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outback located?
      Outback is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.24431, -124.38063.
      ▼ How hard is Outback?
      Outback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outback?
      Outback has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 607 ft to 695 ft.
      ▼ How long is Outback?
      Outback is 2,904 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outback?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Outback. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outback are:
      • May (144 activities)
      • July (17 activities)
      • August (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Outback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Outback. The trail is 2,904 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outback?
      Outback is a very popular trail. There have been 928 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 949 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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