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1.4 miles
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-654 ft
Descent
00:18:29
Avg time
-566 ft
Altitude change
853 ft
Altitude min
1,419 ft
Altitude max
1,419 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-38.4%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,263 ft
Distance climb
5,026 ft
Distance down
1,335 ft
Distance flat
00:18:29
Avg time

Frank's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain
    Coquitlam, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27419 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31266 in Trail Running
    • #80313 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,331 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,590 in Trail Running
    • #4,180 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny

One of the most popular trails on the mountain, Frank's is a low-grade downhill trail that is frequented by both XC riders and those wanting to progress their skillset. A great option to challenge yourself after conquering some of the lowest trails like Flow and Fluid.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 33 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 878 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Frank's Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2026 @ 2:08pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 1, 2026
reporter
Tree cleared.
Sep 29, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 29, 2026
Tree down across trail near bottom of descent. Will need chainsaw.
Jun 29, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:27pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 22, 2026
reporter Tree cleared
Jun 19, 2026 @ 9:50am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 19, 2026
Old tree went down and is blocking the trail
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on Oct 1, 2026
Avg: 3.6 (44 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      14:11 | 421 | Oct 16, 2023 , Coquitlam
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      10:00 | 139 | Oct 4, 2023 , Coquitlam

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      Trail Products

      3.5 ★★★★★
      44 Ratings
      5 ★ 20%
      4 ★ 39%
      3 ★ 23%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★ 14%

      27 Reviews & Comments

      nick65 nick65
      First time riding it a little confusing… to many cut off trails not much signage
      rowanenglund rowanenglund
      XC trail, not fun for mountain biking, but good hiking trail.
      Brambo411
      As far as down country is a thing. This is kind of it. Ups and downs, but mostly down. Not especially technical and definitly a trail where you that is fun if you get a bit of rithem going with the clims and descends

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Frank's located?
      Frank's is located in Burke Mountain, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burke Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.30936, -122.73661.
      ▼ How hard is Frank's?
      Frank's is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Frank's?
      Frank's has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 654 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 853 ft to 1,419 ft.
      ▼ Is Frank's a point to point trail?
      Frank's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Frank's?
      Frank's is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Frank's?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Frank's. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Frank's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Frank's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Frank's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Frank's. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Frank's?
      Frank's is a very popular trail. There have been 5,811 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,736 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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