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2,680 ft
Distance
-154 ft
Descent
00:19:05
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
1,991 ft
Altitude min
2,147 ft
Altitude max
2,145 ft
Altitude start
1,991 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
2,487 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:19:05
Avg time
Upper 7 Day Details
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Riding AreaHammerFest
Parksville, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular 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
Less fun then the rest of trail but gives you more bang for your buck, esp if you want to hit all of Free Fall. Can be ridden in both directions as more moderate in grade and difficulty. A couple of minor rock rolls. The approach from Rib Tickle is more old school.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 12 miles average
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- 61 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to upper-7-day trailhead
(49.227020, -124.407250)
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- Upper Free Fall 0 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper 7 Day
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Where is Upper 7 Day located?
Upper 7 Day is located in HammerFest, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the HammerFest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.22702, -124.40725.
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How hard is Upper 7 Day?
Upper 7 Day is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper 7 Day?
The trail has 47 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 607 m to 655 m.
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Is Upper 7 Day a point to point trail?
Upper 7 Day is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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