more stats
778 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
706 ft
Altitude min
730 ft
Altitude max
725 ft
Altitude start
705 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

Step Ladder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Mountain Bike Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126462 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49735 in E-Biking
    • #351585 in Trail Running
    • #156882 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,555 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,420 in E-Biking
    • #13,958 in Trail Running
    • #10,020 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Capital Regional District

An alternative line to Snakes.

Tags
DropsRock slabs

Trail Supporters

  • SIMBS
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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 25.8 km average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 11.6 km avg distance
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  • 895 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.21 (8 votes)
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      Directions to step-ladder trailhead (48.532570, -123.466110)

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      71 |
      Jan 5, 2022 @ 1:55pm
      Jan 5, 2022

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      141118 Step Ladder
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      4:49 | 530 | Nov 21, 2014 , Victoria

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Step Ladder located?
      Step Ladder is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.53257, -123.46611.
      ▼ How hard is Step Ladder?
      Step Ladder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Step Ladder?
      Step Ladder has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 706 ft to 730 ft.
      ▼ Is Step Ladder a point to point trail?
      Step Ladder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Step Ladder?
      Step Ladder is 778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Step Ladder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Step Ladder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Step Ladder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Step Ladder are:
      • May (45 activities)
      • August (41 activities)
      • September (34 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Step Ladder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Step Ladder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Step Ladder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Step Ladder. The trail is 778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Step Ladder?
      Step Ladder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,160 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,535 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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