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2,244 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
00:04:58
Avg time
70 ft
Altitude change
120 ft
Altitude min
190 ft
Altitude max
120 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
1,713 ft
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:04:58
Avg time

Sawyer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hornby Island
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64771 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7368 in Trail Running
    • #76905 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A fun gradual climb over some roots. A great way to enter the trail network.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 92 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 647 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on Apr 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.4 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 33%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      dgiovani
      It's a green trailer, with some sections with roots. Great trail to start getting in the park.
      fabwizard
      Roots at the bottom above the storage tanks icy. Otherwise great traction for a snow ride..

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sawyer located?
      Sawyer is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50988, -124.64853.
      ▼ How hard is Sawyer?
      Sawyer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sawyer?
      Sawyer has 68 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 120 ft to 190 ft.
      ▼ Is Sawyer a point to point trail?
      Sawyer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sawyer?
      Sawyer is 2,244 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sawyer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sawyer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sawyer?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sawyer are:
      • August (84 activities)
      • July (61 activities)
      • June (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sawyer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sawyer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sawyer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sawyer. The trail is 2,244 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sawyer?
      Sawyer is a very popular trail. There have been 2,585 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,186 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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