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4,213 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:14:42
Avg time
-134 ft
Altitude change
1,348 ft
Altitude min
1,524 ft
Altitude max
1,500 ft
Altitude start
1,365 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-40%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
1,535 ft
Distance climb
2,303 ft
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:14:42
Avg time

Fish Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Simpcw
    Chu Chua, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41136 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #389860 in Trail Running
    • #325975 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,005 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #14,191 in Trail Running
    • #13,327 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The main climbing line from the bottom to the middle road. It is a steady climb with a few punchy sections. The decent is an easy trail weaving in and out of the trees.

Access Info

From parking the Community Centre on Dunn Lake Road travel South for ~100m, look for the well marked trail sign on your left.

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 60 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Fish Trap Trail Reports

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Jun 4, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 4, 2026
Trail crosses through a very recently logged area but is still ride-able (some trail finding may be required).
Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 3, 2026
logging has damage section of trail
Sep 6, 2025 @ 10:02am
Sep 6, 2025
 Also applies to Fish Trap trail: Numerous trees down throughout the trail network. I cleared what I could but left the big stuff for the people...
Apr 28, 2025 @ 7:42pm
Apr 28, 2025
 brushed and blown off
Mar 29, 2024 @ 9:47pm
Mar 29, 2024
 reporter brushed and raked
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on Jun 4, 2026
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fish Trap located?
      Fish Trap is located in Simpcw, Chu Chua, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Simpcw trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.30488, -120.14829.
      ▼ How hard is Fish Trap?
      Fish Trap is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fish Trap?
      Fish Trap has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,348 ft to 1,524 ft.
      ▼ Is Fish Trap a point to point trail?
      Fish Trap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fish Trap?
      Fish Trap is 4,213 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fish Trap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fish Trap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fish Trap?
      Fish Trap is best visited during: May - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Fish Trap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fish Trap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fish Trap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Fish Trap. The trail is 4,213 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fish Trap?
      Fish Trap is a very popular trail. There have been 286 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 414 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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