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4,800 ft
Distance
267 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:10:52
Avg time
180 ft
Altitude change
2,972 ft
Altitude min
3,177 ft
Altitude max
2,997 ft
Altitude start
3,177 ft
Altitude end
3.746%
Grade
-27.609%
Grade max
39.127%
Grade min
2,821 ft
Distance climb
1,370 ft
Distance down
609 ft
Distance flat
00:10:52
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Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lillian Lake
    Invermere, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87666 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42029 in Trail Running
    • #108581 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Nice steady climb up to the Kloosifier Connector. Beautiful jaunt through the meadows, winding up to the ridgetop. Not too hate filled.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 227 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:51am (America/Edmonton)
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Jun 29, 2023 @ 1:39am
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Apr 8, 2023 @ 1:59pm
Apr 8, 2023
 reporter Still drying out - expect ice and mud in shaded areas.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.29 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Elevator located?
        Elevator is located in Lillian Lake, Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lillian Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.50433, -116.07292.
        ▼ How hard is Elevator?
        Elevator is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.746%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elevator?
        Elevator has 267 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,972 ft to 3,177 ft.
        ▼ Is Elevator a point to point trail?
        Elevator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Elevator?
        Elevator is 4,800 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elevator?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elevator?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elevator are:
        • July (26 activities)
        • August (22 activities)
        • June (19 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Elevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Elevator?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Elevator. The trail is 4,800 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Elevator?
        Elevator is a very popular trail. There have been 1,231 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,304 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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