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2,684 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
291 ft
High Point
-86 ft
Altitude change
205 ft
Altitude min
291 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
2,684 ft
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Pole 39 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Malcolm Island
    Sointula, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

old logging road mostly under canopy, with a few open sections

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 2, 2026 @ 4:50pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 2, 2026
No Problems to report just a few small limbs down. Could use just a little brushing at start but not a big issue.
Feb 5, 2025 @ 4:41pm
Feb 5, 2025
Only minor brushing required
Jul 25, 2024 @ 5:48pm
Jul 25, 2024
one log across trail, but there is an easy detour around; pretty well brushed, only a few branches in the way
May 9, 2021 @ 1:09pm
May 9, 2021
Brush and logs have been cleared. Now easily biked or hiked.
Nov 15, 2020 @ 8:21pm
Nov 15, 2020
mostly rideable, one log blocks trail near end; several hours of brushing needed
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pole 39

        Where is Pole 39 located?
        Pole 39 is located in Malcolm Island, Sointula, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Malcolm Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.65864, -127.072.
        What is the elevation gain for Pole 39?
        The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 205 ft to 291 ft.
        Is Pole 39 a point to point trail?
        Pole 39 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Pole 39?
        Pole 39 is 2,684 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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