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2,792 ft
Distance
-394 ft
Descent
00:07:01
Avg time
-394 ft
Altitude change
2,283 ft
Altitude min
2,677 ft
Altitude max
2,677 ft
Altitude start
2,283 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
2,792 ft
Distance down
00:07:01
Avg time
50 Shades Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPidherny Recreation Site
Prince George, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Jump, Skinny
Newly finished downhill trail. Some fairly large drops in places.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
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- 7 miles avg distance
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- 61 rides
- Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Directions to 50-shades trailhead
(53.988930, -122.838760)
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15 miles • 2,035 ft • 34 • Loop • Race •
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Frequently Asked Questions About 50 Shades
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Where is 50 Shades located?
50 Shades is located in Pidherny Recreation Site, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pidherny Recreation Site trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.98893, -122.83876.
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How hard is 50 Shades?
50 Shades is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for 50 Shades?
The trail has 394 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,283 ft to 2,677 ft.
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Is 50 Shades a point to point trail?
Yes, 50 Shades is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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