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2,467 ft
Distance
-81 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
492 ft
Altitude min
573 ft
Altitude max
573 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
1,847 ft
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
Combine this with Hugh's Jaunt to start an easy climb to other lower HammerFest trails. The last section in the whole Jughead trail network.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 20 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 791 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 6,441 rides
- Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Directions to the-link trailhead
(49.247530, -124.369250)
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Oct 10, 2022 , Parksville
Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 880 ft • 14 • Loop •
Pretty much a bit of everything in this loop. Located primarily in the lower portions of HammerFest so...
★ 3.0 • 20 miles • 3,602 ft • 39 •
BCBR 2026 Stage 4 at Hammerfest, a brand new stage location located near Parksville, BC. Racers are going...
★ 1.0 • 5 miles • 838 ft • 10 • Loop •
Classic HammerFest loop, great for beginner to intermediate riders. Takes about an hour, has some roots on...
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For Bowhead users
Bridges are 4-6" too skinny for front wheelbase. Better to skip this portion
Bridges are 4-6" too skinny for front wheelbase. Better to skip this portion
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