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3,737 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-181 ft
Descent
2,701 ft
High Point
-172 ft
Altitude change
2,529 ft
Altitude min
2,701 ft
Altitude start
2,530 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
3,451 ft
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat

Cucwéll Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harper Mountain
    Kamloops, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #204158 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #181597 in E-Biking
    • #347615 in Trail Running
    • #95035 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Rec Sites And Trails BC

New for 2023 A 4.5 km, green level flow trail leading from the new Yellow Gate Parking Lot all the way down to the bottom of the mountain. Great fun for riders of all levels.

The trail is named Cucwéll, the Secwépemc word for "Trail". To learn how to pronounce the word click the link below

NOTE: the very bottom portion from the lower parking area to the beginning of the Lower Harper Climb Trail is TWO WAY, but past that point the trail is DOWNHILL ONLY!

Disclaimer

This trail was renamed as Cucwéll, the Secwépemc word for "Trail", we encourage all riders to add this to their vocabulary

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 186 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 221 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Cucwéll Lower Trail Reports

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reporter it's dry, but not loose or dusty. fast and smooth, good traction.
May 2, 2026 @ 4:49pm (America/Vancouver)
May 2, 2026
reporter n The Harper Mountain network is opefor the season as of May 1.
Apr 6, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Vancouver)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Cucwéll Lower located?
        Cucwéll Lower is located in Harper Mountain, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Harper Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.74086, -120.17044.
        How hard is Cucwéll Lower?
        Cucwéll Lower is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Cucwéll Lower?
        Cucwéll Lower has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 181 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,529 ft to 2,701 ft.
        Is Cucwéll Lower a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cucwéll Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Cucwéll Lower?
        Cucwéll Lower is 3,737 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Cucwéll Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cucwéll Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Cucwéll Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cucwéll Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Cucwéll Lower?
        Cucwéll Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 517 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 577 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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