more stats
2,913 ft
Distance
679 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:41:46
Avg time
651 ft
Altitude change
857 ft
Altitude min
1,526 ft
Altitude max
857 ft
Altitude start
1,509 ft
Altitude end
22.3%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
67%
Grade min
2,418 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:41:46
Avg time

Gathering Vertical Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Steelhead
    Mission, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Hiking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #90670 in Hiking [+]
    • #94964 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City Of Mission

This is a trail that connects from the bottom portion of Hunter Road to the upper road that then carries on to the Stave Viewpoint. Strenuous hike as it ascends all the vertical of the road in a 1/3 the distance. Some scrambling and other obstacle navigating which makes it quite fun.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Gathering Vertical Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:28am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 25, 2026
 Trail should be considered as close. Lower section in clearcut is impassable.
Aug 25, 2023 @ 7:57am
Aug 25, 2023
 reporter Closed. Extreme Fire Risk. - Aug 24, 2023 Mission Municipal Forest will close starting Thursday, August 24 due to extreme wildfire risk, as...
Jan 29, 2022 @ 10:30am
Jan 29, 2022
 Very steep trail, but a real shortcut to get to the south viewpoint, incredible views. Continue on to Hunter Road viewpoint for views looking...
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on Jul 25, 2026
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Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gathering Vertical located?
      Gathering Vertical is located in Steelhead, Mission, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Steelhead trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.25327, -122.30084.
      ▼ How hard is Gathering Vertical?
      Gathering Vertical is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 22.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gathering Vertical?
      Gathering Vertical has 679 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 857 ft to 1,526 ft.
      ▼ Is Gathering Vertical a point to point trail?
      Gathering Vertical is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gathering Vertical?
      Gathering Vertical is 2,913 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gathering Vertical?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gathering Vertical. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gathering Vertical? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gathering Vertical are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Gathering Vertical?
      The estimated time to hike Gathering Vertical is approximately 42 minutes. The trail is 2,913 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Gathering Vertical?
      Gathering Vertical is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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