more stats
2,943 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:06:04
Avg time
-147 ft
Altitude change
736 ft
Altitude min
882 ft
Altitude max
882 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-35.7%
Grade max
27.4%
Grade min
486 ft
Distance climb
1,355 ft
Distance down
1,102 ft
Distance flat
00:06:04
Avg time

Walrus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88992 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38618 in E-Biking
    • #135968 in Trail Running
    • #115218 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,488 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,670 in E-Biking
    • #7,846 in Trail Running
    • #6,198 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Another HammerFest old school classic. Good way to gain the upper trail network when combined with Brian's Worm. Some grunts along the way, esp as you get closer to the power lines. Fun down also.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 491 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Avg: 3.66 (9 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      VancouverIsland
      I love the underbrush/wilderness/dense forest feel. Is really nice to see so much salal and huckleberry on the ride. Some hills require strategic gear changes, and there is a saweeet jump into a big berm that is calling my name hard.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Walrus located?
      Walrus is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23682, -124.36777.
      ▼ How hard is Walrus?
      Walrus is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Walrus?
      Walrus has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 736 ft to 882 ft.
      ▼ Is Walrus a point to point trail?
      Walrus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Walrus?
      Walrus is 2,943 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Walrus?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Walrus. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Walrus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Walrus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Walrus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Walrus. The trail is 2,943 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Walrus?
      Walrus is a very popular trail. There have been 1,495 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,486 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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