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2.0 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:31:03
Avg time
48 ft
Altitude change
576 ft
Altitude min
647 ft
Altitude max
576 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
4,386 ft
Distance climb
2,008 ft
Distance down
3,799 ft
Distance flat
00:31:03
Avg time

Yew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #132849 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50677 in E-Biking
    • #92612 in Trail Running
    • #80876 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,866 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,471 in E-Biking
    • #5,343 in Trail Running
    • #4,217 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Yew Trail is a beautiful single XC line with some chunky sections in the middle. A couple hard rooty corners that require some balance and strength to avoid walking the bike and then there is a big section that is smooth and fun.
Not much elevation gain or loss, but what you will gain is access to "Roger's Roost" a view point on Duck Lake that is worth the stop.

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Tags
BoardwalkRockyRootyViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 103 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Yew Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 8:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 1, 2026
 Tree Down. Med size but passable
Jan 6, 2026 @ 6:55pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 6, 2026
Removed windfalls
Dec 29, 2025 @ 2:23pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 29, 2025
 Cleared windfall off trail
Apr 24, 2025 @ 8:24pm
Apr 24, 2025
 Trail is clear, and very rooty!
Dec 15, 2024 @ 5:57pm
Dec 15, 2024
 A few trees down on the way to Rogers Roost and beyond, saw needed.
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on Aug 1, 2026
Avg: 3.22 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to yew trailhead (49.857870, -124.455520)
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      Mar 13, 2023 @ 6:36am
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      Dec 19, 2020 @ 3:54pm
      Dec 19, 2020
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      Jul 14, 2019 @ 8:17pm
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      Jul 14, 2019 @ 8:17pm
      Jul 14, 2019

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      Brendon Edgar Manuel Down Yew St
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      0:58 | 414 | Jul 25, 2012 , Powell River

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yew located?
      Yew 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 49.85787, -124.45552.
      ▼ How hard is Yew?
      Yew is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yew?
      Yew has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 576 ft to 647 ft.
      ▼ Is Yew a point to point trail?
      Yew is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yew?
      Yew is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yew?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yew. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yew?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yew are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Yew? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yew are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yew?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Yew. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yew?
      Yew is a moderately popular trail. There have been 464 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 472 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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