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1,086 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
00:01:49
Avg time
59 ft
Altitude change
467 ft
Altitude min
528 ft
Altitude max
467 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
768 ft
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:01:49
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Katimavik Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hornby Island
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116455 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121634 in Trail Running
    • #115732 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

You're buzzing after a hot lap of hot rims. Now turn right and climb back up. Don't bother descending towards Lea Smith Road. It's a hiking trail and takes you away from the goods. Just climb Katimavik.

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Jun 28, 2025 @ 9:23pm
Jun 28, 2025
Tree down across trail. Maybe midway through?
Sep 8, 2017 @ 5:38pm
Sep 8, 2017
Apr 10, 2017 @ 4:28pm
Apr 10, 2017
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Katimavik

        Where is Katimavik located?
        Katimavik is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.53285, -124.6889.
        How hard is Katimavik?
        Katimavik is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Katimavik?
        Katimavik has 61 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 467 ft to 528 ft.
        Is Katimavik a point to point trail?
        Katimavik is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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