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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
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 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.

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 7 miles avg distance
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        Directions to heads-up trailhead (49.195070, -122.522670)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Heads Up

        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 89 m of elevation gain. The trail has 15 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 251 m to 328 m.
        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.

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