more stats
328 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
00:00:48
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
2,857 ft
Altitude min
2,879 ft
Altitude max
2,857 ft
Altitude start
2,877 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
11.1%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
00:00:48
Avg time

2nd Helping Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valemount Bike Park
    Valemount, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125984 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138315 in Trail Running
    • #390985 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,519 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #7,987 in Trail Running
    • #14,179 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A traverse back over to Swift Mountain Rd for a quick return up the mountain for a ride back to the Bike Park staging area via Old Swift Creek (cross back over the bridge) or for a second run down the North side of Old Swift Creek.

Access Info

As you descend the final 250m of Old Swift Creek on the bluff, watch for a small sign with a left fork.

Tags
Bridges

Bike Park

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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2nd Helping Trail Reports

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Apr 2, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Vancouver)
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Apr 23, 2017 @ 6:03pm
Apr 23, 2017
Trail is clear and dry from Old Swift Creek to Swift Mountain Road.
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Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Directions to 2nd-helping trailhead (52.851050, -119.271290)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 2nd Helping located?
      2nd Helping is located in Valemount Bike Park, Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valemount Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.85105, -119.27129.
      ▼ How hard is 2nd Helping?
      2nd Helping is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 2nd Helping?
      2nd Helping has 22 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,857 ft to 2,879 ft.
      ▼ Is 2nd Helping a point to point trail?
      2nd Helping is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 2nd Helping?
      2nd Helping is 328 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 2nd Helping?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 2nd Helping. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 2nd Helping?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 2nd Helping are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 2nd Helping? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 2nd Helping are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 2nd Helping?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride 2nd Helping. The trail is 328 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 2nd Helping?
      2nd Helping is a moderately popular trail. There have been 200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 209 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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