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1,056 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
2,016 ft
Altitude min
2,025 ft
Altitude max
2,016 ft
Altitude start
2,023 ft
Altitude end
0.686%
Grade
-7.519%
Grade max
8.34%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

The Root Cellar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Otway
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #207259 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #215128 in Trail Running
    • #98823 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride, Skinny, Teeter Totter

A quick and easy loop with some optional technical features.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
All
  • 100 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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The Root Cellar Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2024 @ 8:27am
Apr 27, 2024
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Apr 16, 2024 @ 2:31pm
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May 29, 2021 @ 6:51pm
May 29, 2021
 Flooded past the big rrots
Apr 24, 2021 @ 1:32pm
Apr 24, 2021
 Please stay off the trails until they dry out. Riding now, when they are partially frozen and muddy will destroy trails and make a lot of extra...
Oct 25, 2020 @ 10:56am
Oct 25, 2020
 Frozen trail surface. Wet areas are now Icy. Please use caution.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Root Cellar

        ▼ Where is The Root Cellar located?
        The Root Cellar is located in Otway, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Otway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.96748, -122.88253.
        ▼ How hard is The Root Cellar?
        The Root Cellar is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.686%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Root Cellar?
        The Root Cellar has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,016 ft to 2,025 ft.
        ▼ Is The Root Cellar a point to point trail?
        The Root Cellar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Root Cellar?
        The Root Cellar is 1,056 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Root Cellar?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Root Cellar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Root Cellar?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Root Cellar are:
        • June (20 activities)
        • August (15 activities)
        • July (13 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Root Cellar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Root Cellar are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Root Cellar?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Root Cellar. The trail is 1,056 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Root Cellar?
        The Root Cellar is a moderately popular trail. There have been 435 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 490 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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