more stats
581 ft
Distance
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:00
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
00:01:00
Avg time

Rock Bottom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Mountain Bike Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47562 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33363 in E-Biking
    • #93484 in Trail Running
    • #84051 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
    Capital Regional District

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.

Trail Supporters
  • SIMBS
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 315 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,937 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Status:
on Aug 31, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Feb 19, 2017 @ 4:57pm
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      Jan 15, 2017 @ 2:46pm
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      Rock Bottom at Hartland Bike Park, Saanich, BC
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      0:09 | 179 | Nov 3, 2023 , Victoria
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      2:17 | 384 | Aug 16, 2014 , Victoria
      2014_08_06 Rock Bottom
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      0:06 | 191 | Aug 8, 2014 , Victoria

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      Trail Products

      3.6 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
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      4 ★ 70%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★ 10%
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      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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rock Bottom?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rock Bottom are:
      • May (145 activities)
      • April (131 activities)
      • June (128 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 9,027 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,105 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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