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991 ft
Distance
-168 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-168 ft
Altitude change
1,384 ft
Altitude min
1,552 ft
Altitude max
1,552 ft
Altitude start
1,385 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
-7.1%
Grade min
991 ft
Distance down
00:01:11
Avg time
Swashbuckler Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2015
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Land OwnerMosaic Forest Management
Short but fun ride with flow and berms at the top and then a gouged out, trenched fall line finish.
Access Info
Take road south of Machete for about 200m then watch for rough trail on the right. Trail follows the old Silver Hammer trail uphill.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 7 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 154 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 1,266 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to swashbuckler trailhead
(49.229980, -124.387080)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- SW-LB01
Ladder Bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swashbuckler
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Where is Swashbuckler located?
Swashbuckler is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.22998, -124.38708.
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How hard is Swashbuckler?
Swashbuckler is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Swashbuckler?
The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,384 ft to 1,552 ft.
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Is Swashbuckler a point to point trail?
Yes, Swashbuckler is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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