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1,847 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
725 ft
Altitude min
950 ft
Altitude max
950 ft
Altitude start
751 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-36.9%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
266 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
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Watchdog Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPartridge Hills
Victoria, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Face
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Land OwnerBC Parks
Watchdog descent goes south from the main summit with the top section open with some rock sections. Goes into a wonderful set of 5 berms followed by some flowy trail gnar.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 miles average
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- 6 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to watchdog trailhead
(48.555080, -123.485220)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watchdog
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Where is Watchdog located?
Watchdog is located in Partridge Hills, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Partridge Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.55508, -123.48522.
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How hard is Watchdog?
Watchdog is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Watchdog?
Watchdog has 8 m of elevation gain. The trail has 69 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 221 m to 290 m.
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Is Watchdog a point to point trail?
Watchdog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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