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1,375 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:02:18
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
00:02:18
Avg time
Whalebacks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaPheasant Glen
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#102927 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #74763 in E-Biking
- #323647 in Trail Running
- #151989 in Hiking
- #29120 in Snowshoeing
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Provincial Ranking#5,254 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #4,487 in E-Biking
- #13,127 in Trail Running
- #9,282 in Hiking
- #1,651 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailA-Frame
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerMosaic
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
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 4 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
All
- 202 rides
- Last: Nov 2, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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9 miles • 618 ft • 27 • Loop •
A good introduction to all things Pheasant Glen. Trails are mainly Blue rated but some of the newer trails...
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