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British Columbia · Hiking
Mad Dog
Accessible 2.7-mile out-and-back trail with gentle terrain and easy navigation.
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,756 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Moderate
- difficulty
Best time to visit Mad Dog
Best months: April–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
47° / 37°
16 wet
Feb
48° / 36°
14 wet
Mar
53° / 38°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 41°
11 wet
May
64° / 44°
9 wet
Jun
68° / 48°
7 wet
Jul
72° / 50°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 50°
8 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
12 wet
Oct
58° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 40°
16 wet
Dec
46° / 37°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 32.1 mi away at 109 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Mad Dog is a short out-and-back trail in British Columbia offering an accessible adventure for hikers of all levels. This 2.7-mile route features gentle terrain typical of T2-rated trails, making it an ideal choice for families or those seeking a quick backcountry experience. The trail provides a rewarding outing with manageable elevation gain and straightforward navigation.
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Who2 adults
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mad Dog for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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