more stats
617 ft
Distance
-83 ft
Descent
00:00:50
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
1,552 ft
Altitude min
1,637 ft
Altitude max
1,637 ft
Altitude start
1,552 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
-4.2%
Grade min
13 ft
Distance climb
584 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:00:50
Avg time

Tomcat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50844 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33520 in E-Biking
    • #93803 in Trail Running
    • #113421 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Lower Section of Tomcat that continues with some berms and a couple of jumps. Rocky and loose with a tight switchback entry.
Comes out on the old Silver Hammer trail or short uphill to Swashbuckler.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 141 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 992 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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on Sep 12, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.21 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tomcat-293513 trailhead (49.228580, -124.388560)
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      Nov 29, 2020 @ 9:02am
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      Hammerfest 2025 Island Cup Enduro Race #2
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      33:57 | 160 | May 16, 2025 , Parksville

      Routes with this trail

      86
      Tomcat Loop
      ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,583 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Good Loop to access / network. Lots of flow on the way down. Good for Moderate to advanced Bicycle Riders....
      100
      Max Loop
      9 miles • 1,594 ft • 18 • Loop •
      loop for ride with max, tour of area
      105
      Hammer Fist
      9 miles • 1,789 ft • 21 • Loop •
      Great overall Hammerfest vibe. Some service road, but mostly trails.

      Trail Products

      4.4 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 38%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tomcat located?
      Tomcat is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.22858, -124.38856.
      ▼ How hard is Tomcat?
      Tomcat is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tomcat?
      The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,552 ft to 1,637 ft.
      ▼ Is Tomcat a point to point trail?
      Tomcat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tomcat?
      Tomcat is 617 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tomcat?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tomcat. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tomcat?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tomcat are:
      • April (78 activities)
      • May (70 activities)
      • July (64 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tomcat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tomcat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tomcat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Tomcat. The trail is 617 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tomcat?
      Tomcat is a very popular trail. There have been 2,757 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,012 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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