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4,242 ft
Distance
-363 ft
Descent
00:07:00
Avg time
-363 ft
Altitude change
546 ft
Altitude min
909 ft
Altitude max
909 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
-1.4%
Grade min
4,242 ft
Distance down
00:07:00
Avg time

Four Dead Aliens Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hornby Island
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45218 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116359 in Trail Running
    • #120413 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Fast and flowy trail that is great for newer riders

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 37 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Vancouver)
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Dec 23, 2025 @ 12:46pm (America/Vancouver)
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Sep 4, 2025 @ 2:20pm
Sep 4, 2025
A little marbley and pebbley. Usual dry-spell deterioration!
May 17, 2024 @ 1:44pm
May 17, 2024
Aug 1, 2023 @ 10:54am
Aug 1, 2023
There’s several drops and jumps on this trail but you need to make sure your angle is correct so you don’t fly into trees. This is a GREAT...
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on Feb 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (25 votes)
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        Directions to four-dead-aliens trailhead (49.517340, -124.691060)

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        Hornby Island In The Spring Time
        4:18 | 365 | Aug 23, 2022 , Hornby Island
        Friday Afternoon
        0:08 | 2472 | Jun 24, 2018 , Hornby Island
        Four Dead Aliens
        2:32 | 567 | Aug 8, 2016 , Hornby Island

        Routes with this trail

        2.0 12 miles 2,244 ft 58 Loop
        A loop to cover all of the stages from the 2018 Hornby 'duro. Starting point assumes camping at Tribune Bay.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Four Dead Aliens

        Where is Four Dead Aliens located?
        Four Dead Aliens is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51734, -124.69106.
        How hard is Four Dead Aliens?
        Four Dead Aliens is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Four Dead Aliens?
        The trail has 363 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 546 ft to 909 ft.
        Is Four Dead Aliens a point to point trail?
        Four Dead Aliens is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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