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2.6 miles
Distance
1,295 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:48:50
Avg time
1,232 ft
Altitude change
2,565 ft
Altitude min
3,798 ft
Altitude max
2,565 ft
Altitude start
3,799 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
58.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,112 ft
Distance down
922 ft
Distance flat
00:48:50
Avg time

Middle Earth Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mackenzie
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35657 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3395 in E-Biking
    • #36994 in Trail Running
    • #54525 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A well built, bench cut, single track climbing trail that accesses Rudy's, Gravatron, Gravatrout, and Extra Tron to Jack the Ripper and Skelula7.

Access Info

Access Middle Earth off the FSR on the uphill (right) side at the junction just prior to the lower launch

Trail Supporters
  • past supporters

  • NIgel Protter
    2008 - 2009
    Builder
  • Oni Aho
    2008 - 2009
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 585 rides
  • Last: Apr 19, 2026
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May 9, 2026 @ 10:29pm (America/Vancouver)
May 9, 2026
 At least 10 trees down and blocking the trail from the cut block above Rudy’s to the top of the climb trail. Varying width, largest tree...
Nov 8, 2025 @ 9:18am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 8, 2025
Jul 28, 2025 @ 12:55pm
Jul 28, 2025
 tree down (needing chainsaw) about 5 minutes in from start of the Middle Earth climb
Jul 11, 2025 @ 11:05am
Jul 11, 2025
May 26, 2025 @ 11:30am
May 26, 2025
 Unstable danger tree (leaning up against another tree) and step over tree down near the start. Tree across trail near the top section, past the...
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Avg: 4.14 (22 votes)
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        Directions to middle-earth trailhead (50.351730, -122.796870)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Earth

        ▼ Where is Middle Earth located?
        Middle Earth is located in Mackenzie, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mackenzie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.35173, -122.79687.
        ▼ How hard is Middle Earth?
        Middle Earth is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Earth?
        Middle Earth has 1,295 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,565 ft to 3,798 ft.
        ▼ How long is Middle Earth?
        Middle Earth is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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