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2,592 ft
Distance
-234 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
-234 ft
Altitude change
557 ft
Altitude min
791 ft
Altitude max
791 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
2,546 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:05:21
Avg time

Pest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53171 in E-Biking
    • #41732 in Trail Running
    • #212723 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Fun trail that adds a little rock riding to the mix. This is one of Powell River's first classic XC trails with a flowy rip to begin, followed by some short technical rocky climbing. Mid-trail has one short technical rock drops.

With a couple of steeper rock drop features this trail is rated black diamond.

Options are to head towards West Lake for a re-route OR to turn left and hit Rapp Trap onto High Voltage for more techy classic trail time or to hit double black diamond rock drops, take a second left onto Pestilence

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 175 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Mar 21, 2026 @ 3:19pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 21, 2026
trail raked and cleaned, still a few wet spots but otherwise good.
Feb 1, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 1, 2026
couple trees blocking most of the trail close to the bottom of pest. can get around easy enough. 3 or 4 people could move it or chain saw.
Nov 22, 2025 @ 8:32am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 22, 2025
Oct 4, 2025 @ 4:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 4, 2025
Dec 26, 2024 @ 1:29pm
Dec 26, 2024
 Cleared downed trees at bottom of the trail - there is a large root ball blocking half the trail still - made a bit of a ride around for now.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pest

        ▼ Where is Pest located?
        Pest is located in West Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the West Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.82526, -124.45178.
        ▼ How hard is Pest?
        Pest is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pest?
        The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 557 ft to 791 ft.
        ▼ How long is Pest?
        Pest is 2,592 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pest?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pest are:
        • May (16 activities)
        • August (16 activities)
        • July (15 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Pest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pest?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Pest. The trail is 2,592 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pest?
        Pest is a very popular trail. There have been 767 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 778 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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