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1,572 ft
Distance
-217 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
-218 ft
Altitude change
482 ft
Altitude min
700 ft
Altitude max
700 ft
Altitude start
482 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
1,453 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:24
Avg time
Freefall 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 Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 30 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
Free Fall had some upgrades in 2025. HIMBA fixed up some berms on the existing trail, and with the Regional District's permission, added an additional 250m of new trail to the end. Free Fall now runs all the way to Milo's Meadow and has a whole new set of jumps.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 31 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 397 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to freefall trailhead
(49.522970, -124.680960)
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Jan 25, 2015 , Hornby Island
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9 miles • 1,565 ft • 11 •
Route designed to hit all the most popular Blues and a couple of Blacks
★ 1.0 • 22 miles • 3,491 ft • 20 • Loop •
My favorite trails of Hornby Island! Video to come soon. 2 Black diamonds that are totally manageable +...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freefall
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Where is Freefall located?
Freefall is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52297, -124.68096.
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How hard is Freefall?
Freefall is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Freefall?
The trail has 66 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 147 m to 213 m.
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Is Freefall a point to point trail?
Freefall is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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