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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
  • Local Popularity
    55 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.

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  • 7.5 km average
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  • 9.9 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Apr 27, 2024 @ 8:27am
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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 7 m of elevation gain. The trail has 4 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 614 m to 617 m.
        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.

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