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2,762 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:04:58
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
746 ft
Altitude min
844 ft
Altitude max
844 ft
Altitude start
745 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
1,578 ft
Distance down
968 ft
Distance flat
00:04:58
Avg time

W8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #51962 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24427 in E-Biking
    • #98775 in Trail Running
    • #129796 in Hiking
    • #1965 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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W8 is a highly rated 842 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Powell River British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 m blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 403 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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W8 Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 22, 2026
Nov 17, 2024 @ 4:49pm
Nov 17, 2024
 Picked up a fair amount of debris and branches and one large tree. Trail is in decent shape.
Aug 20, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Aug 20, 2024
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May 22, 2024 @ 11:46am
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Mar 30, 2024 @ 5:38am
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Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (11 votes)
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        Directions to w8 trailhead (49.867730, -124.414440)
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        5 Reviews & Comments

        allypool
        Was expecting more from this trail based on the comments. Was a bit disappointed, Death Rattle was way more fun. This one was just kind of one dimensional and boring.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is W8 located?
        W8 is located in Duck Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Duck Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.86773, -124.41444.
        ▼ How hard is W8?
        W8 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for W8?
        W8 has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 746 ft to 844 ft.
        ▼ How long is W8?
        W8 is 2,762 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on W8?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on W8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride W8?
        W8 is best visited during: All year.
        ▼ How do I access W8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to W8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride W8?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride W8. The trail is 2,762 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is W8?
        W8 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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