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1.1 miles
Distance
600 ft
Climb
-391 ft
Descent
00:16:55
Avg time
208 ft
Altitude change
1,597 ft
Altitude min
2,152 ft
Altitude max
1,597 ft
Altitude start
1,805 ft
Altitude end
3.66%
Grade
-47.386%
Grade max
100.685%
Grade min
2,516 ft
Distance climb
2,742 ft
Distance down
428 ft
Distance flat
00:16:55
Avg time

Elder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Trail
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #150242 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #159742 in Trail Running
    • #60410 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,483 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #10,030 in Trail Running
    • #3,183 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Elder is a 2 km less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Trail British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 3, 2025
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Elder Trail Reports

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Jun 9, 2026 @ 1:53pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 9, 2026
Jan 27, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 27, 2026
 Today, downed trees reported on 19Sep2025 were found to have been cut off and removed from the trail.
Sep 19, 2025 @ 2:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 19, 2025
 Two large trees down across trail, blocking trail. Generally trail is overgrown with tall grass and ferns. Trail in poor condition in a lot of places.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 4:54pm
Apr 26, 2025
 Fun trail if ridden counterclockwise. I don’t think it should be marked as a green, it’s more like a dark blue, light black. It’s more like...
Jul 30, 2023 @ 10:26am
Jul 30, 2023
 over grown and sketch
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on Jun 9, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Does not appear to be maintained or used by bikes anymore

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Elder located?
      Elder is located in Trail, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09191, -117.709.
      ▼ How hard is Elder?
      Elder is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.66%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elder?
      Elder has 600 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 391 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,597 ft to 2,152 ft.
      ▼ How long is Elder?
      Elder is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Elder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Elder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Elder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride Elder. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Elder?
      Elder is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 31 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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