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4,568 ft
Distance
-627 ft
Descent
00:10:34
Avg time
-627 ft
Altitude change
764 ft
Altitude min
1,391 ft
Altitude max
1,391 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
-40.769%
Grade max
4,505 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:10:34
Avg time

1st Step Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    B&K
    Roberts Creek, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #127133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92803 in E-Biking
    • #103832 in Trail Running
    • #103572 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Old double track with a fair number of loose rocks. Not used much any more. Ripped Nipple to El Dorado is a much better route.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 46 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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1st Step Trail Reports

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Jun 2, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 2, 2026
 Rough ride down
Jun 7, 2025 @ 8:11am
Jun 7, 2025
Aug 23, 2024 @ 10:44am
Aug 23, 2024
 Very rough. Trail hasn’t been maintained. A lot of the trail has been washed out exposing lots of roots and rocks. Not very enjoyable.
Sep 15, 2023 @ 12:32pm
Sep 15, 2023
 In better shape then expected
Nov 28, 2022 @ 9:47pm
Nov 28, 2022
 Hiked up, steady climb, loose rocks. Not the prettiest of trails but leads to others that are better
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Status:
on Jun 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.15 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Aug 28, 2024 @ 7:48pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 1st Step located?
      1st Step is located in B&K, Roberts Creek, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the B&K trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.47059, -123.66438.
      ▼ How hard is 1st Step?
      1st Step is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 1st Step?
      The trail has 627 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 764 ft to 1,391 ft.
      ▼ Is 1st Step a point to point trail?
      1st Step is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is 1st Step?
      1st Step is 4,568 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 1st Step?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 1st Step. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 1st Step?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 1st Step are:
      • June (6 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 1st Step? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 1st Step are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 1st Step?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride 1st Step. The trail is 4,568 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 1st Step?
      1st Step is a moderately popular trail. There have been 150 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 144 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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