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1,352 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
395 ft
Altitude max
293 ft
Altitude start
395 ft
Altitude end
7.546%
Grade
-12.541%
Grade max
30.566%
Grade min
824 ft
Distance climb
412 ft
Distance down
117 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

Three Dogs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sproat Lake
    Port Alberni, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95820 in Trail Running
    • #240391 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

A fun way to get up or down, Three Dogs is a great single-track switchback trail.

Access Info

Ride up the trail behind cougar smith park marked "Cabin" and turn right after crossing the logging road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 7, 2025 @ 7:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 7, 2025
 Fun trail done downhill. Could use a little love work but mostly ok. The rest of the area is not well mantained at all unfortunately. The dirt...
Feb 3, 2022 @ 6:13pm
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Feb 17, 2020 @ 4:24pm
Feb 17, 2020
 3 trees down early into the trail
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        Directions to three-dogs trailhead (49.270647, -124.926556)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Three Dogs

        ▼ Where is Three Dogs located?
        Three Dogs is located in Sproat Lake, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sproat Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.27065, -124.92656.
        ▼ How hard is Three Dogs?
        Three Dogs is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.546%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Three Dogs?
        Three Dogs has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 289 ft to 395 ft.
        ▼ Is Three Dogs a point to point trail?
        Three Dogs is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Three Dogs?
        Three Dogs is 1,352 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Three Dogs?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Three Dogs. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Three Dogs?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Three Dogs are:
        • July (9 activities)
        • August (6 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Three Dogs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Three Dogs are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Three Dogs?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Three Dogs. The trail is 1,352 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Three Dogs?
        Three Dogs is a moderately popular trail. There have been 78 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 95 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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