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1.8 miles
Distance
526 ft
Climb
-349 ft
Descent
00:32:02
Avg time
177 ft
Altitude change
2,158 ft
Altitude min
2,676 ft
Altitude max
2,162 ft
Altitude start
2,339 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-49.2%
Grade max
41.3%
Grade min
5,128 ft
Distance climb
3,727 ft
Distance down
804 ft
Distance flat
00:32:02
Avg time
Rusty Chainsaw Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTrail Bluffs
Trail, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#4,113 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #5,053 in E-Biking
- #9,429 in Trail Running
- #6,583 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureHigh Risk
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction[+]Popular Direction Shown
- One Direction for E-Biking
- One Direction for Trail Running
- One Direction for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonFeb - Nov
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailLadder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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LightingNo
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Year Opened2016
Completed during summer 2016 by the KCTS, the Rusty Chainsaw trail adds slightly more challenging cross-country riding to the Bluffs trail network. Lots of elaborate trail construction, technical crux moves and incredible views.Ride in a counter clockwise direction.
Access Info
Accessed from the north half of the Bluffs Loop.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 127 rides
- Last: Oct 3, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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3 Reviews & Comments
JoeDick
Amazing little loop, great line selection and trail work.
deeker
One tree down on climb up. Black bear and two little ones. Mom will start coming towards you if you get to close. Protecting the little ones.
pkahlke
Nice trail! Consistent rocky technical climb and descent with a few spicier options. Nothing big or committing.
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