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1,099 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
00:02:01
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
863 ft
Altitude min
873 ft
Altitude max
864 ft
Altitude start
873 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
607 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
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Farside Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHornby Island
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
Often ridden north to south, connects Slalom climb to interior trails, specifically Purgatory and Four Dead Aliens. This trail allows a quicker less arduous route to the two premier descents. If chosen, you'll bypass the beautiful views from the ridge.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 24 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 57 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 391 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to farside-3266 trailhead
(49.520600, -124.689300)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farside
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Where is Farside located?
Farside is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.5206, -124.6893.
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How hard is Farside?
Farside is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Farside?
Farside has 9 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 863 ft to 873 ft.
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Is Farside a point to point trail?
Farside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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