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1,375 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
288 ft
Altitude min
316 ft
Altitude max
316 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-7.4%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
167 ft
Distance climb
922 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time

Whalebacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Pheasant Glen
    Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99467 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22707 in E-Biking
    • #124167 in Trail Running
    • #112519 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic

Trail is basically parallel to Razor Blade. Located on the edge of the new cutblock and leads to a couple of large boulders. Connects into Razor Blade at both ends. The 6 foot high A frame has a ride around.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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May 12, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Vancouver)
May 12, 2026
Apr 4, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 4, 2026
 Good to go!
Jan 17, 2026 @ 9:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 17, 2026
 Hit that lovely and solid repaired A frame!! Nice work trail gremlins!
Jan 1, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 1, 2026
 My favourite A frame has been dismantled but you can ride the other way and find a good drop
Dec 9, 2025 @ 9:39am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 9, 2025
 Looking good. Some trimming done. Thx someone. Big rock up and over needs rebuilding.
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        Directions to whalebacks trailhead (49.326860, -124.426010)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Whalebacks located?
        Whalebacks is located in Pheasant Glen, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pheasant Glen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.32686, -124.42601.
        ▼ How hard is Whalebacks?
        Whalebacks is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whalebacks?
        Whalebacks has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 288 ft to 316 ft.
        ▼ Is Whalebacks a point to point trail?
        Whalebacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Whalebacks?
        Whalebacks is 1,375 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whalebacks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Whalebacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whalebacks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whalebacks are:
        • October (14 activities)
        • November (13 activities)
        • February (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Whalebacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whalebacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Whalebacks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Whalebacks. The trail is 1,375 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Whalebacks?
        Whalebacks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 378 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 427 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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