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2,635 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:08:55
Avg time
-130 ft
Altitude change
479 ft
Altitude min
635 ft
Altitude max
609 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-31.7%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
1,562 ft
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat
00:08:55
Avg time

Sonar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Radar Hill
    Campbell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120714 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #281465 in Trail Running
    • #321346 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2019

A technical bluff climb, followed by a tech-flow descent. Takes you from Round the Lake road, to the lake. A soft black diamond, or stiff blue square...due to it's technical nature. But don't let that dissuade you It's a fun descent!

Access Info

Access from Round the Lake. Either by taking a left at the bottom of Unforgiven, or by taking a right at the bottom of the 2nd Stake.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 16 rides
  • Last: May 3, 2026
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Aug 17, 2024 @ 6:13pm
Aug 17, 2024
 Fun trail. Also overgrown and this mostly affects the entrance and then last half of trail dowhill in trees. Would benefit from a work party...
Aug 15, 2022 @ 12:30pm
Aug 15, 2022
 Multiple small/medium trees down and grown over sufficiently to be tricky to find in a couple spots.
Nov 28, 2020 @ 3:38pm
Nov 28, 2020
 Tree down
May 20, 2020 @ 4:38pm
May 20, 2020
 Great conditions dirt was tacky rocks were grippy I was Happy
Apr 5, 2020 @ 2:33pm
Apr 5, 2020
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sonar

        ▼ Where is Sonar located?
        Sonar is located in Radar Hill, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Radar Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.03878, -125.37209.
        ▼ How hard is Sonar?
        Sonar is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sonar?
        Sonar has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 479 ft to 635 ft.
        ▼ Is Sonar a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sonar is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sonar?
        Sonar is 2,635 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sonar?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sonar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sonar?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sonar are:
        • September (5 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sonar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sonar are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sonar?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Sonar. The trail is 2,635 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sonar?
        Sonar is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 101 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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