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5.7 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:26:10
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
29 ft
Altitude min
99 ft
Altitude max
56 ft
Altitude start
82 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:26:10
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The Flight Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sidney
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58807 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14592 in E-Biking
    • #23222 in Trail Running
    • #43680 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    RD, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Trail is short but great for either biking or walking.There are both gravel and paved portions, but as noted in several comments, the paved portion is uneven due to tree roots. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Swartz Bay (https://vancouvervictoriaferryschedule.com/), and then it is just a short drive on BC-2/17 to the trailhead.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Flight Path

        ▼ Where is The Flight Path located?
        The Flight Path is located in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sidney trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.65517, -123.44378.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Flight Path?
        The Flight Path has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 29 ft to 99 ft.
        ▼ Is The Flight Path a point to point trail?
        The Flight Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ How long is The Flight Path?
        The Flight Path is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is paved path.

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