more stats
476 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
719 ft
Altitude min
768 ft
Altitude max
767 ft
Altitude start
725 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
295 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:01:33
Avg time

Walrus Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40417 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5524 in E-Biking
    • #5033 in Trail Running
    • #5765 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Steep section that has the most elevation on the whole Walrus trail. Use Wally Jr for the climb.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 478 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,474 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
Status:
on Aug 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to walrus-lower trailhead (49.240380, -124.361170)
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      Mar 31, 2025 @ 12:18pm
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      Hammerfest 2025 Island Cup Enduro Race #2
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      33:57 | 188 | May 16, 2025 , Parksville

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      3.8 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
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      4 ★ 64%
      3 ★ 27%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      andybikehike
      quite steep but great flow. Excellent short trail for a fast rip down

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Walrus Lower located?
      Walrus Lower is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.24038, -124.36117.
      ▼ How hard is Walrus Lower?
      Walrus Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Walrus Lower?
      Walrus Lower has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 719 ft to 768 ft.
      ▼ Is Walrus Lower a point to point trail?
      Yes, Walrus Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Walrus Lower?
      Walrus Lower is 476 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Walrus Lower?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Walrus Lower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Walrus Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Walrus Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Walrus Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Walrus Lower. The trail is 476 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Walrus Lower?
      Walrus Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 6,687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,409 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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