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892 ft
Distance
-6 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
257 ft
Altitude min
263 ft
Altitude max
263 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
154 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:01:48
Avg time

Rat Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pheasant Glen
    Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26016 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73858 in E-Biking
    • #41291 in Trail Running
    • #109192 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic

Short Goose Shit and Hitman trails forested connector to permit full circle trail riding and avoiding the logging and gravel access roads

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 12, 2026
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Jan 17, 2026 @ 9:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 17, 2026
 Cleared sections of a deadfall at top of trail, remainder clear
Jan 2, 2026 @ 3:41pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 2, 2026
Cleared deadfall, blocked shortcut
Dec 29, 2025 @ 11:42pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 29, 2025
 One large deadfall near the Hitman junction between gooseshit and hitman, needs a saw or build an A frame
Apr 1, 2025 @ 3:01pm
Apr 1, 2025
 One deadfall, cleared, otherwise good to go
Feb 9, 2025 @ 1:54pm
Feb 9, 2025
 All good, fun to see some foot traffic finally
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Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Directions to rat-trap-419607 trailhead (49.330270, -124.437340)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rat Trap

        ▼ Where is Rat Trap located?
        Rat Trap 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 49.33027, -124.43734.
        ▼ How hard is Rat Trap?
        Rat Trap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rat Trap?
        The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 257 ft to 263 ft.
        ▼ Is Rat Trap a point to point trail?
        Rat Trap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rat Trap?
        Rat Trap is 892 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rat Trap?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rat Trap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rat Trap?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rat Trap are:
        • August (4 activities)
        • July (4 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rat Trap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rat Trap are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rat Trap?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rat Trap. The trail is 892 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rat Trap?
        Rat Trap is a moderately popular trail. There have been 171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 216 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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