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3,445 ft
Distance
314 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:11:21
Avg time
273 ft
Altitude change
557 ft
Altitude min
830 ft
Altitude max
557 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
39%
Grade min
2,106 ft
Distance climb
509 ft
Distance down
778 ft
Distance flat
00:11:21
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saasak' Trail Network
    Gitwinksihlkw, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248933 in E-Biking
    • #150846 in Trail Running
    • #454035 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,436 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,293 in E-Biking
    • #9,059 in Trail Running
    • #15,222 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Nisga\'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw

The upper half of the Leaping Lizard climb is more challenging and leads only to advanced downhill trails. Use the short blue connector to the lower half of Leaping Lizard for intermediate riders. This section is machine build but has some steeper pitches and more technical trail tread to increase the challenge level.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Leaping Lizard... Trail Reports

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May 3, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Vancouver)
May 3, 2026
alot of trees down over 25. so it need to be cut. lots of leafy debris along the trail as well.
Aug 13, 2025 @ 2:25pm
Aug 13, 2025
Jul 29, 2024 @ 9:04pm
Jul 29, 2024
Good grade and traction. 2 trees down on climb; powered saw recommended.
Jul 1, 2024 @ 10:06am
Jul 1, 2024
Jun 24, 2024 @ 4:44am
Jun 24, 2024
Couple of trees down on the trail, easy to navigate
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper located?
      Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper is located in Saasak' Trail Network, Gitwinksihlkw, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Saasak' Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.20502, -129.22217.
      ▼ How hard is Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper?
      Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper?
      Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper has 314 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 557 ft to 830 ft.
      ▼ Is Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper?
      Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper is 3,445 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper are:
      • July (7 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper. The trail is 3,445 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper?
      Leaping Lizard Climb - Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 360 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 612 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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