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3,638 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:12:28
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
301 ft
Altitude min
337 ft
Altitude max
325 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
2,293 ft
Distance climb
935 ft
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat
00:12:28
Avg time
Pirate's Patch Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Vortex
Courtenay, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#514 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #4,281 in E-Biking
- #9,201 in Trail Running
- #8,659 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Skinny
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OSM Way
Challenging trail with great views of the Bevan wetlands. Mandatory skinny bridge, slippery roots and punchy climbs round out one of the most popular trails in The Vortex.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 73 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Skinny bridge needs repair. Has a broken stringer. Use caution.
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