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2.3 miles
Distance
725 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
01:01:40
Avg time
693 ft
Altitude change
592 ft
Altitude min
1,284 ft
Altitude max
592 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
56.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,745 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
01:01:40
Avg time
Skyward Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaFairservice Fun
Lake Cowichan, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
A beautiful historic logging road hike that yields stunning views of the surrounding areas. Most of the trail is a gradual slope that can be hiked and ridden easily. Later sections to the top are steep and with larger loose gravel. Tricky and tiring to ride .. might need a push.
Access from Fairservice Main is first FSM 37 and then as of the first corner where it splits off to Try to Stay Dry, the road is FSM 37-2.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 8 rides
- Last: Jun 12, 2026
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(48.810250, -124.024510)
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Nearby Trails
- Emerald Gate 1,545 ft
- Fsm32 2,776 ft
- Try To Stay Dry 3,497 ft
- Three Amigos 4,006 ft
- Fsm9-10-7a 4,216 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skyward
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Where is Skyward located?
Skyward is located in Fairservice Fun, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fairservice Fun trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.81025, -124.02451.
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What is the elevation gain for Skyward?
Skyward has 725 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 592 ft to 1,284 ft.
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Is Skyward a point to point trail?
Skyward is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Skyward?
Skyward is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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