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1,033 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
00:02:18
Avg time
112 ft
Altitude change
1,270 ft
Altitude min
1,382 ft
Altitude max
1,270 ft
Altitude start
1,381 ft
Altitude end
10.9%
Grade
4%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
20 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time
Upper Temple Dog Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#1,598 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #788 in E-Biking
- #6,827 in Trail Running
- #5,739 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
Starts from a road landing known as the Saloon. Fun little trail that connects down to some of the more popular trails at HF.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 458 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 3,438 rides
- Last: Oct 22, 2026
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- Very Dry
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Directions to upper-temple-dog trailhead
(49.234330, -124.383170)
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mtb
33:57 |
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May 16, 2025 , Parksville
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8:40 |
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Mar 1, 2025 , Parksville
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12:50 |
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Oct 10, 2022 , Parksville
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VancouverIsland
Dry soil warning! Awesome jumpy and burmy ride.
Lots of bear poo, but there's no bear on my last couple rides up there. I try to whistle when im climbing the access roads to warn the oversized racoon. Like the other guy said, riding with people is better, but if you keep an eye out, a solo rider should be fine.
Lots of bear poo, but there's no bear on my last couple rides up there. I try to whistle when im climbing the access roads to warn the oversized racoon. Like the other guy said, riding with people is better, but if you keep an eye out, a solo rider should be fine.
MikeAndyy
I see a bear almost every time I ride this trail. I’m pretty sure he lives in the patch of tress to the left of the trail. Just be careful, be loud and ride in groups.
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