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3,566 ft
Distance
374 ft
Climb
00:07:07
Avg time
374 ft
Altitude change
683 ft
Altitude min
1,057 ft
Altitude max
683 ft
Altitude start
1,056 ft
Altitude end
10.5%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
3,107 ft
Distance climb
20 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:07:07
Avg time
Middle-earth Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHartland Mountain Bike Park
Victoria, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerCapital Regional District
Now to the top of Jelly Roll Fantastic climbing trail through the middle of the park for access to North side trails. Features a tree-fort bridge, rock causeways, and many switchbacks to climb what used to be a steep old skid road. Please ride uphill only. Enjoy the journey! Take Pay It Forward from the top to access Torpedo Run or Snakes and Ladders.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 57 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 1,872 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 10,066 rides
- Last: Jul 21, 2026
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Directions to middleearth-508653 trailhead
(48.530190, -123.468790)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle-earth
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Where is Middle-earth located?
Middle-earth is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.53019, -123.46879.
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How hard is Middle-earth?
Middle-earth is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Middle-earth?
Middle-earth has 374 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 683 ft to 1,057 ft.
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How long is Middle-earth?
Middle-earth is 3,566 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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