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1,188 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
-114 ft
Altitude change
284 ft
Altitude min
398 ft
Altitude max
398 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
1,063 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time
SO Buff Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaQuadra Island North
Quadra Island, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
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SO Buff is a 362 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Quadra Island British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 18.4 km avg distance
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- 60 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to so-buff trailhead
(50.134660, -125.296000)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,185 ft • 22 • Loop •
This route hits all the fun descending trails close to the Morte lake parking. Very similar to So-Buff...
12 miles • 1,989 ft • 10 •
Quadra Island's Triple Crown 2018 -- afternoon ride (pm)
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Frequently Asked Questions About SO Buff
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Where is SO Buff located?
SO Buff is located in Quadra Island North, Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Quadra Island North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.13466, -125.296.
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How hard is SO Buff?
SO Buff is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for SO Buff?
SO Buff has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 284 ft to 398 ft.
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Is SO Buff a point to point trail?
Yes, SO Buff is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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