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653 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
165 ft
Altitude min
186 ft
Altitude max
178 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:01:25
Avg time

Rough and Rooty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pheasant Glen
    Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #124490 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #179286 in E-Biking
    • #118572 in Trail Running
    • #292591 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic

Nice little downhill (but can be climbed watching for traffic) from Labour Day with some gravel road and double track climb up to the powerlines.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Rough and Rooty Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 15, 2026
Dale and I mowed in the lower third that was becoming impenetrable, tough Oregon grape but clippers and big Bertha trimmer got ‘er done, it’s...
Aug 22, 2026 @ 4:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 22, 2026
 reporter Tree down, overgrown in spots
May 12, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Vancouver)
May 12, 2026
 Been awhile but growth usual brushing needs.
Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:32pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 13, 2026
 Could use a haircut and re-route the last 2 turns, they suck
Nov 5, 2023 @ 8:29am
Nov 5, 2023
 Needs a brushing
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on Sep 15, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Kus
      Downhill only?? It’s the best two way trail in P Glen, love the technical aspect, trail was in good shape, even the once rickety 6’ bridge...i got off the bike this time only to determine it was solid! Still can’t find the exit up to the powerlines that is supposed to be there...i freed up one chute last spring clogged with branches but no uphill route Frown

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rough and Rooty located?
      Rough and Rooty 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 49.32543, -124.41037.
      ▼ How hard is Rough and Rooty?
      Rough and Rooty is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rough and Rooty?
      Rough and Rooty has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 165 ft to 186 ft.
      ▼ Is Rough and Rooty a point to point trail?
      Rough and Rooty is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rough and Rooty?
      Rough and Rooty is 653 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rough and Rooty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rough and Rooty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rough and Rooty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rough and Rooty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rough and Rooty?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rough and Rooty. The trail is 653 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rough and Rooty?
      Rough and Rooty is a moderately popular trail. There have been 116 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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