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3,756 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-332 ft
Descent
00:03:18
Avg time
-220 ft
Altitude change
2,664 ft
Altitude min
2,902 ft
Altitude max
2,884 ft
Altitude start
2,664 ft
Altitude end
-5.861%
Grade
-34.165%
Grade max
35.789%
Grade min
1,031 ft
Distance climb
2,473 ft
Distance down
252 ft
Distance flat
00:03:18
Avg time

JW Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Tyaughton Lake
    British Columbia
  • AKA
    Minto Overlook
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #80657 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33046 in E-Biking
    • #385404 in Trail Running
    • #75002 in Hiking
    • #29126 in Horseback
    • #22510 in Snowshoeing
    • #26381 in Nordic Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,002 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,243 in E-Biking
    • #14,165 in Trail Running
    • #3,854 in Hiking
    • #593 in Horseback
    • #1,409 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,304 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A double track climb takes you to the start of this trail, which, after the 2009 burn is more open and sandy than before. Good views of the valley and the old Minto City townsite, as well as Gun Creek Hydro Campground at the lookout, found at the end of the short spur track. A quick decent lets you rejoin the double track that was once the Minto City-Tyuaghton Lake trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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JW Trail Reports

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May 2, 2024 @ 7:08am
May 2, 2024
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Nov 13, 2023 @ 6:48pm
Nov 13, 2023
 reporter Most of the trail was burned over by the Downton fire. Trail bed is still intact, but sink holes, from burned out roots, exist. Not currently...
Aug 18, 2023 @ 6:43am
Aug 18, 2023
 Downton Lake fire jumped Gun Creek afternoon of the 17th, much of the Lick Creek area is now burning and the area under evacuation order.
Sep 13, 2021 @ 1:54pm
Sep 13, 2021
 I went the opposite way of Trailforks. Not so nice without a throttle. But the trail is in good shape.
Jul 10, 2021 @ 1:55pm
Jul 10, 2021
 Clear but growing in a bit...needs a good brush cut
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on May 2, 2024
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is JW located?
      JW is located in Tyaughton Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Tyaughton Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.90204, -122.76573.
      ▼ How hard is JW?
      JW is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.861%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for JW?
      JW has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,664 ft to 2,902 ft.
      ▼ Is JW a point to point trail?
      JW is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is JW?
      JW is 3,756 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on JW?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on JW. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access JW? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to JW are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride JW?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride JW. The trail is 3,756 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is JW?
      JW is a very popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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