more stats
4,429 ft
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:13:23
Avg time
243 ft
Altitude change
823 ft
Altitude min
1,075 ft
Altitude max
823 ft
Altitude start
1,066 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
29%
Grade min
2,867 ft
Distance climb
863 ft
Distance down
702 ft
Distance flat
00:13:23
Avg time

Heads Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thornhill
    Maple Ridge, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Bucket Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35908 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16030 in E-Biking
    • #1645 in Trail Running
    • #22226 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Maple Ridge

Mellow up climbing trail from 5 points up to the top from the bottom of Trail Dweller. Equestrians do have access to the top section this trail via Tower trail and other access points. Please use caution and proper trail etiquette when approaching horses.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 312 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 2,278 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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on Aug 30, 2026
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Avg: 4.2 (14 votes)
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      Directions to heads-up trailhead (49.195070, -122.522670)
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      Nov 6, 2015 @ 3:02pm
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      Videos

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      Team DRD/Intense #2: Port Angeles
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      7:36 | 9136 | May 2, 2012 , Maple Ridge

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      Fraser North 2025 Mtb Championship Rally
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      Trail Products

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      3 ★ 14%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      lostlunchbox lostlunchbox
      Is lower heads up open to horses now? I thought it was built for MTB. It's been signed by the ridge riders horse group as "bucket trail".
      skookum604
      trail fairy came along and cut the tree across heads up!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heads Up located?
      Heads Up is located in Thornhill, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Thornhill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.19507, -122.52267.
      ▼ How hard is Heads Up?
      Heads Up is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heads Up?
      Heads Up has 292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 823 ft to 1,075 ft.
      ▼ Is Heads Up a point to point trail?
      Heads Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Heads Up?
      Heads Up is 4,429 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heads Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Heads Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Heads Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heads Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heads Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Heads Up. The trail is 4,429 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heads Up?
      Heads Up is a very popular trail. There have been 12,214 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,649 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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