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1,037 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
85 ft
High Point
-14 ft
Altitude change
51 ft
Altitude min
65 ft
Altitude start
52 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
344 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
Shortcake Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMalcolm Island
Sointula, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, Fat
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2023
A short and sweet trail through second growth to Octopus beach. Bikeable but technical.
Access Info
Starts at end of logging road
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(50.657990, -127.032570)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shortcake
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Where is Shortcake located?
Shortcake is located in Malcolm Island, Sointula, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Malcolm Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.65799, -127.03257.
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How hard is Shortcake?
Shortcake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Shortcake?
Shortcake has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 51 ft to 85 ft.
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Is Shortcake a point to point trail?
Shortcake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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