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1,677 ft
Distance
170 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
157 ft
Altitude change
1,073 ft
Altitude min
1,231 ft
Altitude max
1,073 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
1,276 ft
Distance climb
194 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
Avg time

Breathless Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartland Mountain Bike Park
    Victoria, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17035 in E-Biking
    • #83567 in Trail Running
    • #63907 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Capital Regional District

The name says it all. This trail can be ridden in either direction. Either way is a steep ascent with tight switchbacks full of loose rock. Most of the trail extends just beyond the Hartland Bike Park boundary which was defined well after the trail had already been made.

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  • Original: Ken Sauer, Ian Scanlan
    Builder
Local Trail Association

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  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 242 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,690 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026 @ 8:02am (America/Vancouver)
Feb 24, 2026
There is a large tree down just above where the new bypass is. The tree effects the original line for the trail. Just take the bypass, which I'm...
Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:45am (America/Vancouver)
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Jan 24, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Vancouver)
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Nov 2, 2025 @ 11:32am (America/Vancouver)
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Avg: 3 (16 votes)
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        Directions to breathless trailhead (48.536820, -123.476120)

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        8:49 | 211 | Apr 19, 2025 , Victoria
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        9:49 | 183 | Nov 3, 2023 , Victoria

        Routes with this trail

        10 miles 2,262 ft 14
        Hartland Section with no crossing
        9 miles 2,341 ft 13
        Idea 2, less road riding to maximize safety
        10 miles 2,315 ft 15
        3rd option, starts higher, adds more trail

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Breathless

        Where is Breathless located?
        Breathless is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.53682, -123.47612.
        How hard is Breathless?
        Breathless is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 9.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Breathless?
        Breathless has 170 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,073 ft to 1,231 ft.
        Is Breathless a point to point trail?
        Breathless is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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