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1,925 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:12:46
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
300 ft
Altitude min
469 ft
Altitude max
393 ft
Altitude start
300 ft
Altitude end
-4.864%
Grade
-97.604%
Grade max
39.784%
Grade min
406 ft
Distance climb
1,169 ft
Distance down
349 ft
Distance flat
00:12:46
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The Comeback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sproat Lake
    Port Alberni, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #154876 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #318225 in Trail Running
    • #295081 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

After riding up the access trail, enjoy a tight, winding, and fairly steep descent. Best suited to freeride or all mountain bikes. No feautures, just fast and steep.

Access Info

Ride up from Cougar Smith Park along the quad trails.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 25, 2018 @ 9:56pm
Jul 25, 2018
 the whole trail is very overgrown especially in the slash. also some trees down. essentially unrideable in my opinion. also more black than blue...
Oct 24, 2016 @ 1:30pm
Oct 24, 2016
 A few trees down near the top. Bottom has been cleared but corners have not been rebuilt and it is a bit rough.
Oct 24, 2016 @ 1:28pm
Oct 24, 2016
 Trail has been cleared but there are a few trees down in the upper section. There are also no berms in the lower section so some of the corners...
Jul 20, 2016 @ 12:35pm
Jul 20, 2016
 Loggers cut the area and haven't cleaned it up(yet. Hopefully they will.) The top half is OK but I would not recommend trying to walk through the...
Oct 9, 2015 @ 4:25pm
Oct 9, 2015
 Just some trees down. Mostly on the way up but there is a little one accros the trail. Its easy to bunny hop. Other than that all good!
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Comeback

        ▼ Where is The Comeback located?
        The Comeback is located in Sproat Lake, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sproat Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.2691, -124.93165.
        ▼ How hard is The Comeback?
        The Comeback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.864%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Comeback?
        The Comeback has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 300 ft to 469 ft.
        ▼ Is The Comeback a point to point trail?
        The Comeback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Comeback?
        The Comeback is 1,925 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Comeback?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Comeback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Comeback?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Comeback are:
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access The Comeback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Comeback are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Comeback?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride The Comeback. The trail is 1,925 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Comeback?
        The Comeback is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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