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2,622 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
1,055 ft
Altitude min
1,112 ft
Altitude max
1,055 ft
Altitude start
1,108 ft
Altitude end
2.034%
Grade
-16.205%
Grade max
22.375%
Grade min
1,412 ft
Distance climb
847 ft
Distance down
363 ft
Distance flat
00:05:38
Avg time

Phareline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Sechelt
    Sechelt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90555 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54209 in E-Biking
    • #52868 in Trail Running
    • #56585 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2016

Phareline is a connector trail between two road systems around Wormy Lake and coupled with De-Worm-Me completes a large loop around the lake. The trail is dedicated to the late John Phare (who was a logger and good friend of the builder).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Jul 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 5, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:31am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 15, 2026
 Motocross tracked. Many trails have been blown up by dirt bikes….although probably originally dirtbike trails anyway.
May 27, 2025 @ 1:47pm
May 27, 2025
Apr 20, 2024 @ 5:27am
Apr 20, 2024
 Some moto damage exposing more roots
Oct 28, 2022 @ 4:25am
Oct 28, 2022
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to phareline trailhead (49.536183, -123.841227)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Phareline

        ▼ Where is Phareline located?
        Phareline is located in West Sechelt, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the West Sechelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.53618, -123.84123.
        ▼ How hard is Phareline?
        Phareline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.034%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Phareline?
        Phareline has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,055 ft to 1,112 ft.
        ▼ Is Phareline a point to point trail?
        Phareline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Phareline?
        Phareline is 2,622 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Phareline?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Phareline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Phareline?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Phareline are:
        • May (15 activities)
        • August (14 activities)
        • July (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Phareline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Phareline are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Phareline?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Phareline. The trail is 2,622 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Phareline?
        Phareline is a very popular trail. There have been 806 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 803 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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