This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,335 ft
Distance
-134 ft
Descent
00:03:02
Avg time
-134 ft
Altitude change
1,948 ft
Altitude min
2,081 ft
Altitude max
2,081 ft
Altitude start
1,949 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
1,250 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
Avg time

Spike Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burnt Bridge
    Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

There are three sections (i.e., two road crossings). The upper section (also known as Summit Trail) begins from a panoramic lookout, and is fast flowy singletrack (stay right - or you will end up in a rutted out moto area). The middle section is a straight line through a dry creek bed (lots of babyhead rocks). The lower section begins as a fast flowy single track, which drops you into a creek crossing (can be very deep in winter) then a short steep climb and ends with a very technical flat section.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Creek crossingFaint trailFlowySummitViews

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 8, 2025 @ 4:21pm
Apr 8, 2025
Mar 29, 2025 @ 2:37pm
Mar 29, 2025
 Yeah, it’s rideable. Not very fun.
Mar 20, 2024 @ 3:59pm
Mar 20, 2024
 First short section as seen on trail forks does not exist. Second section is narrow and lots of sticks and logs covering the trail along with a...
Sep 19, 2022 @ 11:18am
Sep 19, 2022
 The trail has been reestablished through the clearcut. First 50 meters is pretty rough but then connects to the old trail and is good from that...
Jun 2, 2022 @ 7:41am
Jun 2, 2022
 Freshly logged no access
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on Apr 8, 2025
Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Burnt Bridge - Top to Bottom
      4 miles • 35 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
      Long climb up logging roads and some old railway bed to the summit of Eagle Heights. Descends 700m over 7+...

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      steveknoke
      Rode this July 2023. The top has a hidden access point off the logging road just above tree line. Still rideable and plenty of fun.
      lance11
      Trail is in an area that has been recently logged and is not rideable

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spike located?
      Spike is located in Burnt Bridge, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burnt Bridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.65989, -123.75478.
      ▼ How hard is Spike?
      Spike is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spike?
      The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,948 ft to 2,081 ft.
      ▼ Is Spike a point to point trail?
      Spike is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spike?
      Spike is 1,335 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spike?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spike. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spike?
      Spike is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Spike? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spike are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spike?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Spike. The trail is 1,335 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spike?
      Spike is a moderately popular trail. There have been 168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 166 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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