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4,199 ft
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-175 ft
Descent
00:18:07
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
610 ft
Altitude min
751 ft
Altitude max
635 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-46.6%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
2,178 ft
Distance climb
1,909 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:18:07
Avg time

Sanitarium Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowden Demonstration Forest
    Campbell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90760 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112971 in Trail Running
    • #65463 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Think your tech climbing and fitness are on point? This trail starts with a techy climb up mostly rock bluffs, hits an amazing viewpoint with a bench, then wanders along the cliff side before finishing with a very short steep descent.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Dec 31, 2025
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Mar 1, 2026 @ 6:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 1, 2026
 Tree down near the bench/viewpoint. About 10-12" thick. Also looks like the bike stable, or whatever it is, has partially fallen apart.
Mar 3, 2025 @ 9:15pm
Mar 3, 2025
Cleared more deadfall
Jan 6, 2025 @ 12:24pm
Jan 6, 2025
 Trees are cleared.
Jan 1, 2025 @ 3:21pm
Jan 1, 2025
 Many trees down throughout… again
Apr 15, 2024 @ 9:49am
Apr 15, 2024
 sounds like the trees were cleared by some awesome folks!!
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on Mar 1, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Directions to sanitarium trailhead (50.056050, -125.370050)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        heckler999
        Took this one backward for an alterate way back to ridge trail- heck of a hike-a-bike for first bit (maybe ~200m). Mostly ridable able after that.
        Irwin Irwin
        As a mostly blue trail rider this was a challenge but quite fun. I would do better on a drier day I’m sure!
        MarrowBone
        A good, challenging Trail deserving of it's Black Diamond status. Lots of technical climbing and fun rock-faces, and the viewpoint offers one of the best views in the area. The final descent is really steep, and offers a good progression goal-post.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Sanitarium located?
        Sanitarium is located in Snowden Demonstration Forest, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Snowden Demonstration Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.05605, -125.37005.
        ▼ How hard is Sanitarium?
        Sanitarium is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sanitarium?
        Sanitarium has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 610 ft to 751 ft.
        ▼ How long is Sanitarium?
        Sanitarium is 4,199 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sanitarium?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sanitarium. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Sanitarium? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sanitarium are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sanitarium?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Sanitarium. The trail is 4,199 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sanitarium?
        Sanitarium is a moderately popular trail. There have been 752 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 770 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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