more stats
1,503 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:51
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
329 ft
Altitude min
342 ft
Altitude max
329 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
538 ft
Distance climb
190 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:03:51
Avg time

Upper Pit Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Vortex
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17030 in E-Biking
    • #143188 in Trail Running
    • #146728 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #633 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,119 in E-Biking
    • #8,374 in Trail Running
    • #8,736 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020

Twisty trail with tight trees and punchy roll overs.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Tight and twisty

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 132 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Pit Run located?
      Upper Pit Run is located in The Vortex, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Vortex trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.66886, -125.06745.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Pit Run?
      Upper Pit Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Pit Run?
      Upper Pit Run has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 329 ft to 342 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Pit Run a point to point trail?
      Upper Pit Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Pit Run?
      Upper Pit Run is 1,503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Pit Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Pit Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Pit Run?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Pit Run are:
      • May (14 activities)
      • February (11 activities)
      • March (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Pit Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Pit Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Pit Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Pit Run. The trail is 1,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Pit Run?
      Upper Pit Run is a very popular trail. There have been 808 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 847 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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