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Video & Photo Story: Building Fresh Trails on Vancouver Island

Nov 9, 2022
by Noah Allman  

In spring 2021 we started working on the Langford Gravity Zone, we were contracted to build a climbing trail “Wonderland” and a blue flow trail “Gold Rush” we faced challenging building conditions with lots of bedrock and challenging drainage, always keeping us on our toes! We’re so happy with how the trails turned out and it brings us immense joy seeing everyone out enjoying the trails now that they're open.



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Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

“Wonderland” is an intimate machine-built climbing trail, it’s the secondary climber in the network and starts from the main climbing and runs up to the southern summit. Winding through rock bluffs and Arbutus groves it really inspires a sense of adventure.




Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
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Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
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Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone
Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

"Gold Rush" is a fun progressive blue flow trail, full of berms rollers and jumps. For so long here on the South Island there has been a lack of proper blue trails for new riders getting into the sport, so it’s been very cool to see riders of all abilities enjoy the trail!


Allman Dirtworks - Langford gravity zone

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7 Comments
  • 2 0
 This is great to see.The South Island needed a major breakthrough in approvals. It was one of the orphans of B.C MTB. I'm very impressed with the negotiators in the Victoria area getting new trail built. It sure looks perfect!
  • 4 0
 Trails are so good, incredible work guys!
  • 2 0
 Awesome! Lucky to get to enjoy it as my backyard. Cheers.
  • 2 0
 Dream Team! Looks awesome guys!
  • 2 0
 Amazing work, Jordie Park is unreal!
  • 1 0
 No fun at all !







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