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1,033 ft
Distance
-227 ft
Descent
00:08:47
Avg time
-227 ft
Altitude change
1,003 ft
Altitude min
1,229 ft
Altitude max
1,229 ft
Altitude start
1,004 ft
Altitude end
-21.9%
Grade
-46.2%
Grade max
-6.2%
Grade min
991 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:08:47
Avg time
Alt Energy Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Only
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
This trail is steep and tight, a couple bar squeezes, and more steep. Leads right to Aunty Gravity for a little more of the same.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 58 rides
- Last: May 4, 2026
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(49.230590, -124.375950)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alt Energy
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Where is Alt Energy located?
Alt Energy is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23059, -124.37595.
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How hard is Alt Energy?
Alt Energy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Alt Energy?
The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,003 ft to 1,229 ft.
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Is Alt Energy a point to point trail?
Yes, Alt Energy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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