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548 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
00:00:49
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
1,137 ft
Altitude min
1,239 ft
Altitude max
1,137 ft
Altitude start
1,240 ft
Altitude end
18.7%
Grade
1%
Grade max
31.3%
Grade min
453 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance flat
00:00:49
Avg time

Lower Temple Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    HammerFest
    Parksville, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33731 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3861 in E-Biking
    • #20281 in Trail Running
    • #72605 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Forest Management

Fun twisty, turny section of Temple of the Dog. Crosses the road under the powerlines and gives access to Coquihalla, Jughead and more.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to lower-temple-dog trailhead (49.235920, -124.383680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Temple Dog

        ▼ Where is Lower Temple Dog located?
        Lower Temple Dog is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23592, -124.38368.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Temple Dog?
        Lower Temple Dog is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Temple Dog?
        Lower Temple Dog has 102 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,137 ft to 1,239 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Temple Dog a point to point trail?
        Lower Temple Dog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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