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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
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Riding AreaBrookvale Mountain Bike Park
Brookvale, Prince Edward Island -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#73193 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
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Land OwnerParks PEI
Brookvale's most technical loop, The Darkside features short feature packed decents and punchy natural climbs.
Trail Supporters
Joe downham
since 2016Builder- John Mullins
since 2016Builder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 68 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to the-dark-side-loop trailhead
(46.272650, -63.424580)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Side Loop
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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