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3.9 miles
Distance
418 ft
Climb
-951 ft
Descent
00:43:50
Avg time
-534 ft
Altitude change
1,840 ft
Altitude min
2,672 ft
Altitude max
2,374 ft
Altitude start
1,841 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-29.5%
Grade max
50.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,486 ft
Distance flat
00:43:50
Avg time

Flowdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #311 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1727 in E-Biking
    • #355 in Trail Running
    • #9948 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Ladder Bridge

Mount Macpherson's premier flow trail makes a smooth climber, as well as a fast flowing descent trail. Remember: uphill riders have the right-of-way. This should be on your must-do list at Mount Macpherson.

Follow the signs for the blue 'ride-arounds' to avoid riding the black diamond technical trail features (TTFs).

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 255 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,840 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Flowdown Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2026 @ 1:46pm (America/Creston)
21 hours
 Tree across trail in the last section, at a creek bed just before a small bridge that was constructed this season. Met a trail crewmember at the...
Sep 18, 2026 @ 5:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 18, 2026
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Sep 18, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 18, 2026
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Aug 24, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 24, 2026
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Aug 1, 2026 @ 2:08pm (America/Vancouver)
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on Sep 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.28 (110 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      74
      Tantrum To Flowdown
      ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,433 ft • 6 • Loop •
      The best part about this loop is that it gets all the hard stuff out of the way first. From the , climb up...
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      Trailforks Ride Plan
      19 miles • 3,348 ft • 9 •
      Revelstoke! Yaaay! You're gonna have a great time there! I used trailsforks planner to make you a day of...
      73
      Flowdown via Tantrum, Toad, Dusty
      ★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 1,855 ft • 10 • Loop •
      The most gentle climb to the top of . We got passed by some people who didn't take , and we made it to...

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      4.3 ★★★★★
      110 Ratings
      5 ★ 58%
      4 ★ 26%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★ 5%

      15 Reviews & Comments

      hobbsy
      Enjoyed this trail, it’s fun and flowing.
      mollyraymond
      Lot of comments saying this trail has no flow or downhill. Totally disagree. It’s an easy blue where you may need some pedalling out of the saddle but you can cook down it and it lasts forever given the easy climb.
      ahhchon
      Idk what the last guy is talking about, cus he must have been riding an e bike. I pedaled down this trail more than I pedaled up.

      Halfway in my 4 month pregnant wife says "this is a blue?"

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flowdown located?
      Flowdown is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.96787, -118.24471.
      ▼ How hard is Flowdown?
      Flowdown is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flowdown?
      Flowdown has 418 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 951 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,840 ft to 2,672 ft.
      ▼ How long is Flowdown?
      Flowdown is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flowdown?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flowdown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flowdown?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flowdown are:
      • July (153 activities)
      • August (152 activities)
      • June (127 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Flowdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flowdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flowdown?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 46 minutes to ride Flowdown. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flowdown?
      Flowdown is a very popular trail. There have been 8,305 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,201 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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