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2,877 ft
Distance
-275 ft
Descent
00:17:35
Avg time
-275 ft
Altitude change
899 ft
Altitude min
1,173 ft
Altitude max
1,173 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
2,877 ft
Distance down
00:17:35
Avg time

Washout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136169 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #159736 in E-Biking
    • #114393 in Trail Running
    • #52409 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Trail hugs close to the river bank and is a dangerous trail. Not a high-use riding trail.
This trail is best suited for hikers but bikers might enjoy some chunks of the trail.

Parts of this trail are very close to canyon/cliff edge with consequence.
If going uphill there will be some hike-a-bike.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Feb 27, 2021 @ 11:13am
Feb 27, 2021
 reporter Decent shape. Just low use by either hikers or cyclists. Needs a little love. A good trail.
Aug 13, 2020 @ 9:41am
Aug 13, 2020
Don’t try and ride up most of it will be pushing the bike
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Avg: 3.32 (3 votes)
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        Directions to washout trailhead (49.862130, -124.397150)
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        Photos

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        hike
        47 |
        Aug 27, 2022 @ 11:27am
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        Aug 27, 2022 @ 11:27am
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        65 |
        Aug 27, 2022 @ 11:26am
        Aug 27, 2022
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        47 |
        Sep 2, 2019 @ 8:19am
        Sep 2, 2019

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        2014-03-30 Torpedo Run
        mtb
        2:43 | 156 | Mar 30, 2014 , Powell River
        Greasy, Wet Gap Jump Crash
        mtb
        0:22 | 1422 | Feb 13, 2014 , Powell River
        Washout
        mtb
        0:34 | 420 | Jul 1, 2012 , Powell River
        Dirt Merchant Wreck
        mtb
        0:17 | 151 | Sep 20, 2015 , Powell River

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        2.0 ★★★★★
        3 Ratings
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        3 ★ 33%
        2 ★ 33%
        1 ★ 33%

        2 Reviews & Comments

        bikebb bikebb
        Yes not really biking trail. Mostly meant for hikers.
        munharrison
        Not a good biking trail. Fine for hiking.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Washout located?
        Washout 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 49.86213, -124.39715.
        ▼ How hard is Washout?
        Washout is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Washout?
        The trail has 275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 899 ft to 1,173 ft.
        ▼ Is Washout a point to point trail?
        Washout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Washout?
        Washout is 2,877 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Washout?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Washout. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Washout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Washout are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Washout?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Washout. The trail is 2,877 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Washout?
        Washout is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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