more stats
581 ft
Distance
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:09
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
613 ft
Altitude min
665 ft
Altitude max
665 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
482 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:01:09
Avg time

Rock Bottom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Mountain Bike Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69893 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30637 in E-Biking
    • #155649 in Trail Running
    • #153582 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,410 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,074 in E-Biking
    • #9,554 in Trail Running
    • #9,507 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

A fun descent from Crazy Horse to the Regional Trail. Originally rated a double black in the days of rigid bikes the small rock roll down is now single black. There is a bypass around the original slick rock roll down.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 315 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 3,020 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (10 votes)
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      Directions to rock-bottom trailhead (48.531060, -123.463430)

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      Rock Bottom at Hartland Bike Park, Saanich, BC
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      0:09 | 193 | Nov 3, 2023 , Victoria
      2014-08-09 Rock Bottom
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      2:17 | 385 | Aug 16, 2014 , Victoria
      2014_08_06 Rock Bottom
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      0:06 | 192 | Aug 8, 2014 , Victoria

      Trail Lists

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      3.6 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 70%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★ 10%
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      dingo
      Really short trail, and spits you out in an odd spot, but gosh darn it all, I really enjoy all 174 meters of this little rascal

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rock Bottom located?
      Rock Bottom is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.53106, -123.46343.
      ▼ How hard is Rock Bottom?
      Rock Bottom is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rock Bottom?
      The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 613 ft to 665 ft.
      ▼ Is Rock Bottom a point to point trail?
      Rock Bottom is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rock Bottom?
      Rock Bottom is 581 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rock Bottom?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rock Bottom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rock Bottom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rock Bottom are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rock Bottom?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rock Bottom. The trail is 581 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rock Bottom?
      Rock Bottom is a very popular trail. There have been 9,173 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,282 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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