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3,277 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:04:02
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
325 ft
Altitude min
359 ft
Altitude max
349 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
-13.759%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
826 ft
Distance climb
1,274 ft
Distance down
1,178 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time

Polka Dot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Suncoast
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #72655 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #158837 in E-Biking
    • #58089 in Trail Running
    • #129458 in Hiking
    • #21937 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,545 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #7,057 in E-Biking
    • #3,230 in Trail Running
    • #7,186 in Hiking
    • #453 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Polka Dot is a 999 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Powell River British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 11 m blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 299 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Polka Dot Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 30, 2026
large alder down
Jun 23, 2025 @ 7:40am
Jun 23, 2025
Feb 21, 2024 @ 2:28pm
Feb 21, 2024
Nov 12, 2023 @ 11:17am
Nov 12, 2023
several alders too big for 3 to move. major top fallen mostly cleared in the cut blockat the intersection with Technical Jungle there is a...
Feb 19, 2023 @ 2:14am
Feb 19, 2023
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on Jun 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.5 • 8 miles • 419 ft • 23 • Loop •
      Longer ride, counter-clockwise. approx. 45 min moderate pace. Nothing too technical, just longer.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Polka Dot located?
      Polka Dot is located in Suncoast, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Suncoast trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.78028, -124.41787.
      ▼ How hard is Polka Dot?
      Polka Dot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Polka Dot?
      Polka Dot has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 325 ft to 359 ft.
      ▼ Is Polka Dot a point to point trail?
      Polka Dot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Polka Dot?
      Polka Dot is 3,277 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Polka Dot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Polka Dot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Polka Dot?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Polka Dot are:
      • July (20 activities)
      • April (19 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Polka Dot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Polka Dot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Polka Dot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Polka Dot. The trail is 3,277 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Polka Dot?
      Polka Dot is a very popular trail. There have been 1,412 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,628 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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