more stats
302 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
00:00:28
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
155 ft
Altitude min
187 ft
Altitude max
155 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
10.6%
Grade
4.7%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance flat
00:00:28
Avg time

Poor Boy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pheasant Glen
    Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #127237 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #180173 in E-Biking
    • #125109 in Trail Running
    • #325139 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic

Short trail connection between old logging roads. Has a tendency to be wet and mucky. Bridge on the south end is in bad condition but there is a ride around.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 18 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Poor Boy Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2026 @ 4:29pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 22, 2026
 reporter Very overgrown
Jun 29, 2025 @ 4:46pm
Jun 29, 2025
 Dry now and easily rideable, one section a little closed in but passable with little need to mow
Apr 3, 2025 @ 9:43pm
Apr 3, 2025
Installed a drain for the mid section of the creek on the trail, at least the last bit is dry now. Had no saw for the stripped deadfall but...
Feb 22, 2025 @ 9:51pm
Feb 22, 2025
 Tree down near the top of the trail. Needs a saw. About 6”-8” in diameter.
Jun 3, 2024 @ 6:54pm
Jun 3, 2024
cleared and mowed completely obstructed climbing trail, mowed 3/4 of the trail from the bottom, ran out of time
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on Aug 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Kus
      Spent some shovel time with drainage diverters installed, should be good for a while

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Poor Boy located?
      Poor Boy is located in Pheasant Glen, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pheasant Glen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.32507, -124.40567.
      ▼ How hard is Poor Boy?
      Poor Boy is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Poor Boy?
      Poor Boy has 31 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 155 ft to 187 ft.
      ▼ Is Poor Boy a point to point trail?
      Poor Boy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Poor Boy?
      Poor Boy is 302 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Poor Boy?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Poor Boy. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Poor Boy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Poor Boy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Poor Boy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Poor Boy. The trail is 302 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Poor Boy?
      Poor Boy is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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