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2,316 ft
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:05:25
Avg time
111 ft
Altitude change
2,034 ft
Altitude min
2,145 ft
Altitude max
2,034 ft
Altitude start
2,146 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
1,558 ft
Distance climb
135 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:05:25
Avg time
Rib Tickle Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
Old logging road that's now primarily mt biking. The 4x4'rs have recently discovered this route though. Finally stretch before coming to the start of 7 Day.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 61 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to rib-tickle trailhead
(49.230930, -124.413170)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rib Tickle
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Where is Rib Tickle located?
Rib Tickle is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23093, -124.41317.
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How hard is Rib Tickle?
Rib Tickle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Rib Tickle?
Rib Tickle has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,034 ft to 2,145 ft.
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Is Rib Tickle a point to point trail?
Rib Tickle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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