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2,602 ft
Distance
274 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:05:24
Avg time
266 ft
Altitude change
2,054 ft
Altitude min
2,320 ft
Altitude max
2,054 ft
Altitude start
2,320 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
33.1%
Grade min
2,178 ft
Distance climb
223 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:05:24
Avg time

Spin Cycle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pidherny Recreation Site
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54379 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36126 in E-Biking
    • #37084 in Trail Running
    • #7831 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2020

Flowy, scenic forest trail connecting parking lot to junction at the top of McLeod, Pulaski, & Back Porch. Some stiff climbing sections in uphill direction.

Access Info

Trailhead at red gate at Pidherny Road parking lot.

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Local Trail Association

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Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 284 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to spin-cycle-299913 trailhead (53.969670, -122.842880)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spin Cycle

        Where is Spin Cycle located?
        Spin Cycle is located in Pidherny Recreation Site, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pidherny Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.96967, -122.84288.
        How hard is Spin Cycle?
        Spin Cycle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Spin Cycle?
        Spin Cycle has 274 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,054 ft to 2,320 ft.
        How long is Spin Cycle?
        Spin Cycle is 2,602 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Spin Cycle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Spin Cycle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Spin Cycle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spin Cycle are:
        • July (20 activities)
        • August (20 activities)
        • June (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Spin Cycle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spin Cycle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Spin Cycle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Spin Cycle. The trail is 2,602 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Spin Cycle?
        Spin Cycle is a very popular trail. There have been 2,251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,335 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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