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2.1 miles
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-580 ft
Descent
00:17:20
Avg time
-535 ft
Altitude change
2,723 ft
Altitude min
3,280 ft
Altitude max
3,259 ft
Altitude start
2,723 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
1,526 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,345 ft
Distance flat
00:17:20
Avg time
Cucwéll Upper Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHarper Mountain
Kamloops, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerRec 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!
source: Cucwéll Pronunciation Click Here
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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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- 13 miles average
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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(50.728200, -120.163510)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cucwéll Upper
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Where is Cucwéll Upper located?
Cucwéll Upper is located in Harper Mountain, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Harper Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.7282, -120.16351.
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How hard is Cucwéll Upper?
Cucwéll Upper is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Cucwéll Upper?
Cucwéll Upper has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 580 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,723 ft to 3,280 ft.
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How long is Cucwéll Upper?
Cucwéll Upper is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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