more stats
1,178 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
517 ft
Altitude min
548 ft
Altitude max
517 ft
Altitude start
528 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
705 ft
Distance climb
335 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

XC Extension Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Richards
    Duncan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #215242 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72555 in E-Biking
    • #38288 in Trail Running
    • #53455 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of North Cowichan

Fun XC section to connect in with the other trail ;-)

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is XC Extension located?
      XC Extension is located in Mount Richards, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Richards trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.85239, -123.65138.
      ▼ How hard is XC Extension?
      XC Extension is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for XC Extension?
      XC Extension has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 517 ft to 548 ft.
      ▼ Is XC Extension a point to point trail?
      XC Extension is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is XC Extension?
      XC Extension is 1,178 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on XC Extension?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on XC Extension. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride XC Extension?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride XC Extension are:
      • May (140 activities)
      • August (20 activities)
      • July (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access XC Extension? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to XC Extension are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride XC Extension?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride XC Extension. The trail is 1,178 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is XC Extension?
      XC Extension is a very popular trail. There have been 952 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,027 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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