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2,943 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:06:38
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
00:06:38
Avg time
Walrus Details
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMosaic 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
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- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to walrus trailhead
(49.236820, -124.367770)
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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.
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How hard is Walrus?
Walrus is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%.
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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.
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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.
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