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3,865 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:04:21
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
520 ft
Altitude min
567 ft
Altitude max
527 ft
Altitude start
522 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
1,378 ft
Distance climb
1,693 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:04:21
Avg time

Bucket Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #117891 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53222 in E-Biking
    • #124435 in Trail Running
    • #227047 in Hiking
    • #126 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Double track. More of a non gravel access rd than bike "trail".

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 91 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Bucket Lower Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 29, 2026
Jan 10, 2025 @ 8:26am
Jan 10, 2025
 Trees down across trail near intersection with upper buckets
Sep 28, 2024 @ 5:08pm
Sep 28, 2024
 tree down, room for bike up go around
Jan 10, 2024 @ 2:46pm
Jan 10, 2024
 tree down across top of pain in the ass
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        Directions to bucket-lower trailhead (49.852660, -124.480670)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Bucket Lower located?
        Bucket Lower is located in Duck Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Duck Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.85266, -124.48067.
        ▼ How hard is Bucket Lower?
        Bucket Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bucket Lower?
        Bucket Lower has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 520 ft to 567 ft.
        ▼ Is Bucket Lower a point to point trail?
        Bucket Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Bucket Lower?
        Bucket Lower is 3,865 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bucket Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bucket Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Bucket Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bucket Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bucket Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bucket Lower. The trail is 3,865 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bucket Lower?
        Bucket Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 316 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 335 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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