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3.2 miles
Distance
1,577 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:43:24
Avg time
1,538 ft
Altitude change
985 ft
Altitude min
2,524 ft
Altitude max
985 ft
Altitude start
2,523 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
29.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1,096 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:43:24
Avg time

BLT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Mountain
    West Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BPP

Old access road that makes for a good climb. Not a regular downhill trail.

Access Info

Accessed off the Eagle Lake access road towards the power station to the right of the hydro line. Ends at the Cypress Bowl ski area.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12.4 km average
6 Months
  • 130 rides
  • 12.7 km avg distance
All
  • 1,017 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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BLT Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2026 @ 11:22am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 16, 2026
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Vancouver)
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Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/Vancouver)
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Feb 21, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 21, 2026
 Light snow starting around 450m elevation. Completely rideable still. Picture was taken at the bottom of Slippery Canoe which was indeed...
Dec 21, 2025 @ 2:14pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 21, 2025
 reporter Some snow above 5th
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on Aug 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.32 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BLT located?
      BLT is located in Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.35684, -123.23377.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BLT?
      BLT has 1,577 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 985 ft to 2,524 ft.
      ▼ Is BLT a point to point trail?
      BLT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is BLT?
      BLT is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BLT?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BLT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BLT?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BLT are:
      • May (72 activities)
      • July (65 activities)
      • April (51 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access BLT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BLT are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BLT?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride BLT. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BLT?
      BLT is a very popular trail. There have been 4,352 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,848 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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