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682 ft
Distance
-44 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
2,606 ft
Altitude min
2,650 ft
Altitude max
2,650 ft
Altitude start
2,605 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
659 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:21
Avg time

Steamworks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Greenway/Forests for the World
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #182726 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83653 in Trail Running
    • #52656 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Short, twisty & fun downhill (from Bears) that connects Bears to The Old Trail. Lots of roots, is a good winter bypass of the hill on The Old Trail.

Access Info

From the north, about 2/3 of the way on The old Trail. from the south about 1/3 of the way on Bears. Look for trail signs & markers.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Steamworks

        ▼ Where is Steamworks located?
        Steamworks is located in Greenway/Forests for the World, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Greenway/Forests for the World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.87882, -122.82516.
        ▼ How hard is Steamworks?
        Steamworks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steamworks?
        The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,606 ft to 2,650 ft.
        ▼ Is Steamworks a point to point trail?
        Steamworks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Steamworks?
        Steamworks is 682 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steamworks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Steamworks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Steamworks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Steamworks are:
        • March (8 activities)
        • February (7 activities)
        • January (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Steamworks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steamworks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Steamworks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Steamworks. The trail is 682 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Steamworks?
        Steamworks is a very popular trail. There have been 599 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 771 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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