more stats
1,847 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
725 ft
Altitude min
950 ft
Altitude max
950 ft
Altitude start
751 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-36.9%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
266 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time

Watchdog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Partridge Hills
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64068 in E-Biking
    • #99718 in Trail Running
    • #74305 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

Watchdog descent goes south from the main summit with the top section open with some rock sections. Goes into a wonderful set of 5 berms followed by some flowy trail gnar.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,065 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Watchdog Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 4, 2026
Nov 30, 2025 @ 12:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 30, 2025
Oct 5, 2025 @ 2:57pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 5, 2025
 Trail running great. Recently received SIMBS trail maintenance removing exposed roots in the bermed switchback corners amongst a bit of other work.
Sep 5, 2025 @ 3:04pm
Sep 5, 2025
Jul 3, 2025 @ 8:54am
Jul 3, 2025
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Status:
on Jan 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to watchdog trailhead (48.555080, -123.485220)
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      Climbing Watchdog at Partridge Hills in...
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      7:49 | 299 | Oct 21, 2023 , Victoria
      180115 Watchdog and Urge
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      4:55 | 92 | Jan 16, 2018 , Victoria
      170531 Watchdog Urge
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      5:52 | 116 | Jun 1, 2017 , Victoria
      170204 watchdog
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      3:57 | 22 | Feb 6, 2017 , Victoria

      Routes with this trail

      495
      Test 2
      21 miles • 3,210 ft • 37 •
      Potential route for riding
      346
      No Cross
      18 miles • 2,581 ft • 36 •
      Route with no crosses.......................
      432
      Draft Route
      22 miles • 2,789 ft • 39 •
      Draft route for July 2024

      Trail Products

      4.3 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      kphjelholt kphjelholt
      Watchdog>Kitty>Urge maybe a black if you’ve never ridden one before and you’re on a clapped out 2018 Stumpjumper. Otherwise known as XC down. Nothing wrong with that but if you’re looking to party I’d look somewhere else
      woodtigerfish woodtigerfish
      Do you have to climb the trail? Or is there trail access from from (upper) willis point road?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Watchdog located?
      Watchdog is located in Partridge Hills, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Partridge Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.55508, -123.48522.
      ▼ How hard is Watchdog?
      Watchdog is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Watchdog?
      Watchdog has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 725 ft to 950 ft.
      ▼ Is Watchdog a point to point trail?
      Watchdog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Watchdog?
      Watchdog is 1,847 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Watchdog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Watchdog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Watchdog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Watchdog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Watchdog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Watchdog. The trail is 1,847 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Watchdog?
      Watchdog is a very popular trail. There have been 5,535 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,543 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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