more stats
2,372 ft
Distance
136 ft
Climb
00:07:16
Avg time
136 ft
Altitude change
604 ft
Altitude min
740 ft
Altitude max
604 ft
Altitude start
741 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
2,034 ft
Distance climb
98 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:07:16
Avg time

Pickaxe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Rock
    Ladysmith, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #144243 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104158 in E-Biking
    • #142898 in Trail Running
    • #92326 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,324 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,164 in E-Biking
    • #8,355 in Trail Running
    • #4,907 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Pickaxe is a 723 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ladysmith British Columbia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 41 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Directions to pickaxe trailhead (48.990720, -123.860330)
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      Mar 16, 2026 @ 3:53pm
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      Dec 21, 2025 @ 7:49am
      Dec 21, 2025
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      jwillcox
      Three trees down to lift bikes over- otherwise enjoyable and interesting
      pow2pedal pow2pedal
      Decent trail and fun to try something different. A few trees done and some challenging sections to get through.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pickaxe located?
      Pickaxe is located in Little Rock, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Little Rock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.99072, -123.86033.
      ▼ How hard is Pickaxe?
      Pickaxe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pickaxe?
      Pickaxe has 136 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 604 ft to 740 ft.
      ▼ Is Pickaxe a point to point trail?
      Pickaxe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pickaxe?
      Pickaxe is 2,372 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pickaxe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pickaxe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pickaxe?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pickaxe are:
      • March (3 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pickaxe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pickaxe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pickaxe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Pickaxe. The trail is 2,372 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pickaxe?
      Pickaxe is a moderately popular trail. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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