more stats
2,123 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-192 ft
Descent
00:05:24
Avg time
-173 ft
Altitude change
742 ft
Altitude min
937 ft
Altitude max
918 ft
Altitude start
745 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-32.6%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
394 ft
Distance climb
1,476 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:05:24
Avg time

Sunshine Mix Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Fairservice Fun
    Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #116169 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86313 in E-Biking
    • #40114 in Trail Running
    • #148971 in Hiking
    • #32060 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,017 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,727 in E-Biking
    • #2,219 in Trail Running
    • #8,957 in Hiking
    • #1,756 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Sunshine Mix starts easy on a traverse but ends up shooting down in tight corners, and ruts for a bit until it hits the creek. Then rolls down flat to the FSR. The lower section can be used as a climber to get up and across the creek to Steam Donkey.

Lower section is also known as FSM 9-9-6. Flat upper entry is called FSM 9-9-13-2.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25.2 km avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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      Sunshine Mix over and down
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      2:24 | 151 | Jan 20, 2025 , Lake Cowichan

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunshine Mix located?
      Sunshine Mix is located in Fairservice Fun, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Fairservice Fun trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.79946, -124.04783.
      ▼ How hard is Sunshine Mix?
      Sunshine Mix is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunshine Mix?
      Sunshine Mix has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 742 ft to 937 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunshine Mix a point to point trail?
      Sunshine Mix is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunshine Mix?
      Sunshine Mix is 2,123 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunshine Mix?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunshine Mix. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sunshine Mix?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sunshine Mix are:
      • August (8 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sunshine Mix? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunshine Mix are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunshine Mix?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Sunshine Mix. The trail is 2,123 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunshine Mix?
      Sunshine Mix is a very popular trail. There have been 220 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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