more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-205 ft
Descent
00:16:59
Avg time
224 ft
Altitude min
314 ft
Altitude max
282 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
-18.5%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
3,245 ft
Distance climb
3,028 ft
Distance down
801 ft
Distance flat
00:16:59
Avg time

The Dark Side Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Brookvale Mountain Bike Park
    Brookvale, Prince Edward Island
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73193 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Parks PEI

Brookvale's most technical loop, The Darkside features short feature packed decents and punchy natural climbs.

Trail Supporters

  • Joe downham
    since 2016
    Builder
  • John Mullins
    since 2016
    Builder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 92 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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The Dark Side Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/Moncton)
Aug 25, 2026
Dec 11, 2025 @ 10:34am (America/Halifax)
Dec 11, 2025
 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON 24/11/2025
May 1, 2025 @ 8:33am
May 1, 2025
 Open for the 2025 season. Watch out for updates!
Apr 28, 2024 @ 5:43pm
Apr 28, 2024
 Open for the 2024 Season, great condition
Aug 16, 2023 @ 10:44am
Aug 16, 2023
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Status:
on Aug 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      The Dark Side Loop (Very hard) @ Brookvale, PEI
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      oftherocks
      still tough climbs but packed dirt jumps and rollers from the top into a decent size rock drop are beauty! couple other hits added along the way to keep it interesting. nice job!
      oftherocks
      Hopefully more features planned for this one, the climbs didn't feel as worth it for the drops on the way down. Lots of potential though!
      adventure-island-pei adventure-island-pei
      Good work out on this one. The climbs are long and have some big roots. The descents are a blast though. Caught some good air in a few spots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Dark Side Loop located?
      The Dark Side Loop is located in Brookvale Mountain Bike Park, Brookvale, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is part of the Brookvale Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.27265, -63.42458.
      ▼ How hard is The Dark Side Loop?
      The Dark Side Loop is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Dark Side Loop?
      The Dark Side Loop has 204 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 224 ft to 314 ft.
      ▼ Is The Dark Side Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Dark Side Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Dark Side Loop?
      The Dark Side Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Dark Side Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Dark Side Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Dark Side Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Dark Side Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Dark Side Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride The Dark Side Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Dark Side Loop?
      The Dark Side Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 802 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,197 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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