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2.0 miles
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-174 ft
Descent
00:17:08
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
3,109 ft
Altitude min
3,191 ft
Altitude max
3,154 ft
Altitude start
3,143 ft
Altitude end
-0.101%
Grade
-19.345%
Grade max
11.223%
Grade min
4,436 ft
Distance climb
4,817 ft
Distance down
1,123 ft
Distance flat
00:17:08
Avg time

Junior Johnson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lillian Lake
    Invermere, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36352 in Trail Running
    • #123440 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Nice easy trail to take the next generation of XC riders on

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 2 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 225 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Junior Johnson Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:14am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 29, 2026
Aug 19, 2026 @ 7:32pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 19, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/Creston)
Jul 12, 2026
Nov 8, 2024 @ 3:30pm
Nov 8, 2024
 Good and ready to rip
Jun 30, 2024 @ 8:49am
Jun 30, 2024
 Some small patches of mud but they are almost completely avoidable.
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Status:
on Aug 29, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.46 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.1 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 11%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      duncanmx
      Nice trail for families, and good to warm up on!
      Abpeters
      Fun trail, did his with out young ones (6

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Junior Johnson located?
      Junior Johnson is located in Lillian Lake, Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lillian Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.50321, -116.09532.
      ▼ How hard is Junior Johnson?
      Junior Johnson is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.101%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Junior Johnson?
      Junior Johnson has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,109 ft to 3,191 ft.
      ▼ Is Junior Johnson a point to point trail?
      Junior Johnson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Junior Johnson?
      Junior Johnson is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Junior Johnson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Junior Johnson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Junior Johnson?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Junior Johnson are:
      • July (28 activities)
      • August (26 activities)
      • May (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Junior Johnson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Junior Johnson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Junior Johnson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Junior Johnson. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Junior Johnson?
      Junior Johnson is a very popular trail. There have been 870 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,197 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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