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1,490 ft
Distance
162 ft
Climb
00:06:56
Avg time
163 ft
Altitude change
948 ft
Altitude min
1,112 ft
Altitude max
948 ft
Altitude start
1,112 ft
Altitude end
11%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
1,348 ft
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:06:56
Avg time
Receding Treeline Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Season12
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
Receding looking different as it transitions to more of a climbing option to the heart of HammerFest. Going from Old school to New school. Some of the steep grades cut down with re-routing but still a good sustained effort.
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Past Week
- 9 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 217 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 1,915 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to receding-treeline trailhead
(49.237920, -124.378360)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.0 • 20 miles • 3,602 ft • 39 •
BCBR 2026 Stage 4 at Hammerfest, a brand new stage location located near Parksville, BC. Racers are going...
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Two laps up to the powerlines to make a 13km Loop riding two of the best trails on the lower mountain....
20 miles • 3,634 ft • 43 •
Draft 1 Stage 4 Hammerfest part of the final seven day epic BCBR 20th Anniversary edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Receding Treeline
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Where is Receding Treeline located?
Receding Treeline is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23792, -124.37836.
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How hard is Receding Treeline?
Receding Treeline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Receding Treeline?
Receding Treeline has 162 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 948 ft to 1,112 ft.
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Is Receding Treeline a point to point trail?
Yes, Receding Treeline is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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