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1,395 ft
Distance
-114 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-114 ft
Altitude change
522 ft
Altitude min
636 ft
Altitude max
636 ft
Altitude start
522 ft
Altitude end
-8.156%
Grade
-26.387%
Grade max
-0.934%
Grade min
1,323 ft
Distance down
73 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

Tadpole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #242730 in E-Biking
    • #157987 in Trail Running
    • #156836 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,592 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,131 in E-Biking
    • #9,849 in Trail Running
    • #10,004 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Tadpole is a 425 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hornby Island British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 75 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 594 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2020
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on Dec 23, 2025
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Avg: 3.59 (5 votes)
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      Directions to tadpole trailhead (49.517400, -124.681300)
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      1 Review & Comments

      NekoMeows NekoMeows
      Great trail! Techy by Hornby standards with lots of fun little hucks throughout.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tadpole located?
      Tadpole is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.5174, -124.6813.
      ▼ How hard is Tadpole?
      Tadpole is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.156%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tadpole?
      The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 522 ft to 636 ft.
      ▼ Is Tadpole a point to point trail?
      Tadpole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tadpole?
      Tadpole is 1,395 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tadpole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tadpole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tadpole?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tadpole are:
      • July (60 activities)
      • August (49 activities)
      • June (25 activities)
      ▼ How do I access Tadpole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tadpole are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tadpole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Tadpole. The trail is 1,395 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tadpole?
      Tadpole is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,221 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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