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2.0 miles
Distance
405 ft
Climb
-367 ft
Descent
00:20:49
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
290 ft
Altitude min
646 ft
Altitude max
290 ft
Altitude start
327 ft
Altitude end
0.353%
Grade
-35.132%
Grade max
51.802%
Grade min
5,066 ft
Distance climb
4,900 ft
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:20:49
Avg time
Northwind Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHornby Island
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, RD, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened1990
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Land Owner
The main access to the Mt Geoffrey Regional Park trails as well as the Crown Land trails. Northwind is a gentle rolling climb to the junction of Cold Deck and then a 5-8% decent to Katimavic and the hike a bike stairs down to Lea Smith Rd and the bakery. Northwind is suitable for all levels of riders from run bikes to off road wheel chairs. Or ride your horse up and take in the view.
Access Info
Trail head at the end of Northwind Trail off Strachan Road. Look for the yellow pole between rocks and the parks map kiosk.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 94 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to northwind trailhead
(49.511866, -124.665141)
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Where is Northwind located?
Northwind is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51187, -124.66514.
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How hard is Northwind?
Northwind is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.353%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Northwind?
Northwind has 405 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 367 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 290 ft to 646 ft.
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Is Northwind a point to point trail?
Northwind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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