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3,986 ft
Distance
-179 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
-180 ft
Altitude change
141 ft
Altitude min
321 ft
Altitude max
321 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
3,858 ft
Distance down
00:05:48
Avg time

3rd Step Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    B&K
    Roberts Creek, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #246425 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #282934 in Trail Running
    • #345117 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Seldom used trail. Can be a bit grown in. Last 300m often muddy.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 22 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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3rd Step Lower Trail Reports

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Aug 24, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 24, 2026
 riding well..but doubt an adaptive could get down
Dec 7, 2024 @ 1:10pm
Dec 7, 2024
Aug 1, 2021 @ 5:49pm
Aug 1, 2021
Overgrown.
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on Aug 24, 2026
Ideal
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      nliesch
      Ran into a black bear with cubs on the trail yesterday May 24, 2025
      IanPF91d9
      Really bad. Nobody has used this in years

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 3rd Step Lower located?
      3rd Step Lower 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 49.44973, -123.68884.
      ▼ How hard is 3rd Step Lower?
      3rd Step Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 3rd Step Lower?
      The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 141 ft to 321 ft.
      ▼ Is 3rd Step Lower a point to point trail?
      3rd Step Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is 3rd Step Lower?
      3rd Step Lower is 3,986 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 3rd Step Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 3rd Step Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 3rd Step Lower?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 3rd Step Lower are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 3rd Step Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 3rd Step Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 3rd Step Lower?
      The estimated time to ride 3rd Step Lower is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 3,986 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is 3rd Step Lower?
      3rd Step Lower is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 75 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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