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4,524 ft
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:09:40
Avg time
157 ft
Altitude change
659 ft
Altitude min
871 ft
Altitude max
680 ft
Altitude start
837 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
17.7%
Grade min
2,900 ft
Distance climb
1,073 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat
00:09:40
Avg time

Shakecutters Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    West Sechelt
    Sechelt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 90 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #109169 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103262 in E-Biking
    • #122416 in Trail Running
    • #142045 in Hiking
    • #4667 in Dirtbiking
    • #1719 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,627 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,132 in E-Biking
    • #6,941 in Trail Running
    • #8,255 in Hiking
    • #1,682 in Dirtbiking
    • #668 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Skid trail used for climbing and accessing to the Big Tree Reserve

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 109 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Shakecutters Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2025 @ 4:00pm
Aug 11, 2025
May 20, 2025 @ 2:22pm
May 20, 2025
Mar 3, 2025 @ 2:52pm
Mar 3, 2025
Lots of fallen trees, hard to get around with heavy ebike
Mar 2, 2025 @ 7:34am
Mar 2, 2025
reporter
Access from Gowland Road parking lot all the way up to entrance to 2D is clear. Multiple trees cut out by SP and CGA yesterday along Pink Bunny...
Nov 26, 2024 @ 1:04pm
Nov 26, 2024
reporter Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
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on Aug 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.53 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shakecutters located?
      Shakecutters is located in West Sechelt, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the West Sechelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.4971, -123.82202.
      ▼ How hard is Shakecutters?
      Shakecutters is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shakecutters?
      Shakecutters has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 659 ft to 871 ft.
      ▼ How long is Shakecutters?
      Shakecutters is 4,524 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shakecutters?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shakecutters. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shakecutters?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shakecutters are:
      • July (10 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Shakecutters? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shakecutters are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shakecutters?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Shakecutters. The trail is 4,524 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shakecutters?
      Shakecutters is a very popular trail. There have been 655 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 675 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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