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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

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Malcolm Island
    Sointula, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #334914 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #169608 in E-Biking
    • #340093 in Trail Running
    • #349924 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023

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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      aggpsdave
      Good Shape a Nice trail to get to the Bay fairly easy well marked

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Shortcake?
      Shortcake is 1,037 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shortcake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shortcake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How busy is Shortcake?
      Shortcake is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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