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554 ft
Distance
-13 ft
Descent
260 ft
High Point
-13 ft
Altitude change
244 ft
Altitude min
258 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
295 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat

Schnitzer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pheasant Glen
    Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #26671 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #181193 in E-Biking
    • #79636 in Trail Running
    • #12632 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic

This trail provides a single track alternative from the otherwise gravel access to provide a connector between the Qualicum Road Parking and the View Road, Crater Rim and the Qualicum Garbage Meadows Access Road trails.

Schnitzer incorporates an old and defunct short jump line from the meadow to the road bisecting the strip of forest. The trail name hails from the steel recycling firm due to the plentiful metal crap piles found along the way. Caution is advised when leading dogs through this trail to avoid injury of pets deviating from the trail.

Disclaimer

The trail is very dry so a couple turns are very loose/soft. A frame log crossing needs more attention and second jump not yet constructed due to dry materials

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    2024
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 37 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Schnitzer Trail Reports

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Apr 1, 2025 @ 3:01pm
Apr 1, 2025
 More garbage dumped in the parking lot, how lazy are these people. Trail is fine
Oct 17, 2024 @ 4:45pm
Oct 17, 2024
 Getting a bit better, still needs more water!! Tomorrow!
Sep 11, 2024 @ 10:06pm
Sep 11, 2024
Quick mow, not much to do except clear illegal dumping piles from entrance at Qualicum Road
Aug 7, 2024 @ 12:18pm
Aug 7, 2024
 Dusty dry yikes
Jun 4, 2024 @ 9:03pm
Jun 4, 2024
Checked and lo and behold FOUND my lost trail tool AND my axe lol, carted out an armload of garbage from the trail too
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Schnitzer

        ▼ Where is Schnitzer located?
        Schnitzer 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 49.33658, -124.42089.
        ▼ How hard is Schnitzer?
        Schnitzer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schnitzer?
        The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 244 ft to 260 ft.
        ▼ Is Schnitzer a point to point trail?
        Schnitzer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Schnitzer?
        Schnitzer is 554 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schnitzer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Schnitzer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Schnitzer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schnitzer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Schnitzer?
        Schnitzer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 118 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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