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1,273 ft
Distance
-301 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
-314 ft
Altitude change
1,692 ft
Altitude min
2,007 ft
Altitude max
2,007 ft
Altitude start
1,693 ft
Altitude end
-24.7%
Grade
-70.6%
Grade max
30 ft
Distance climb
1,004 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:02:35
Avg time
Free Fall Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
The latest addition to the 7 Day ride area. Higher and more technical then the main HammerFest network. Rock work, tight switchbacks and fall line stuff. Either access by road or the 'old school' approach. Either way make sure your brakes are working
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 31 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 389 rides
- Last: Mar 1, 2026
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Directions to free-fall-298758 trailhead
(49.225900, -124.402540)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free Fall
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Where is Free Fall located?
Free Fall is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.2259, -124.40254.
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How hard is Free Fall?
Free Fall is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Free Fall?
The trail has 301 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,692 ft to 2,007 ft.
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Is Free Fall a point to point trail?
Yes, Free Fall is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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