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1,158 ft
Distance
-104 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
392 ft
Altitude min
496 ft
Altitude max
496 ft
Altitude start
394 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
1,053 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time
South Spasm Chasm Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHornby Island
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
A relatively new re-route. South Spasm now leaves Yeoman's trail just before the 90 degree left-hand corner. It is a fun, twisty descent with a few jumps.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 49 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 263 rides
- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Directions to south-spasm-chasm trailhead
(49.529370, -124.681620)
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Routes with this trail
★ 2.0 • 12 miles • 2,244 ft • 58 • Loop •
A loop to cover all of the stages from the 2018 Hornby 'duro. Starting point assumes camping at Tribune Bay.
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Nearby Trails
- North Spasm Chasm 535 ft
- Yoeman's Trail 1,070 ft
- Lox's Bagel 1,660 ft
- Lower Spasm Chasm 1,706 ft
- Outer Fringe 1,821 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Spasm Chasm
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Where is South Spasm Chasm located?
South Spasm Chasm is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52937, -124.68162.
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How hard is South Spasm Chasm?
South Spasm Chasm is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9%.
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What is the elevation gain for South Spasm Chasm?
The trail has 32 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 120 m to 151 m.
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Is South Spasm Chasm a point to point trail?
South Spasm Chasm is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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