more stats
1,636 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-83 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
376 ft
Altitude max
376 ft
Altitude start
293 ft
Altitude end
-5.08%
Grade
-16.205%
Grade max
3.721%
Grade min
251 ft
Distance climb
1,194 ft
Distance down
191 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
Avg time

Outer Fringe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hornby Island
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117104 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66639 in Trail Running
    • #113182 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Small hike-a-bike at the end.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 148 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Outer Fringe Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 2:36pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
Dec 23, 2025 @ 12:46pm (America/Vancouver)
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Oct 7, 2025 @ 12:05pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 7, 2025
Jun 3, 2021 @ 11:05am
Jun 3, 2021
May or may not by dry and loamy and clear :)
Apr 15, 2021 @ 9:31am
Apr 15, 2021
10” tree down. Cleared as much as possible. Just a chicane now with old DF
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on Aug 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to outer-fringe trailhead (49.532459, -124.682081)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Outer Fringe located?
      Outer Fringe is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.53246, -124.68208.
      How hard is Outer Fringe?
      Outer Fringe is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.08%.
      What is the elevation gain for Outer Fringe?
      Outer Fringe has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 289 ft to 376 ft.
      Is Outer Fringe a point to point trail?
      Outer Fringe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Outer Fringe?
      Outer Fringe is 1,636 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Outer Fringe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Fringe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Outer Fringe?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outer Fringe are:
      • July (20 activities)
      • August (14 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Outer Fringe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Fringe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Outer Fringe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Outer Fringe. The trail is 1,636 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Outer Fringe?
      Outer Fringe is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 703 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 735 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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