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2.4 miles
Distance
106 ft
Climb
-1,568 ft
Descent
00:23:03
Avg time
-1,462 ft
Altitude change
2,886 ft
Altitude min
4,348 ft
Altitude max
4,348 ft
Altitude start
2,886 ft
Altitude end
-11.707%
Grade
-51.834%
Grade max
12.208%
Grade min
1,577 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
583 ft
Distance flat
00:23:03
Avg time

Lick Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Tyaughton Lake
    British Columbia
  • AKA
    Below Pearson Bench Rd: Monkey See
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #151114 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151315 in E-Biking
    • #347097 in Trail Running
    • #334991 in Hiking
    • #19913 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,556 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,960 in E-Biking
    • #13,822 in Trail Running
    • #13,654 in Hiking
    • #1,294 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Branch in trail allows user to split off and follow Pearson Bench double track back to Tyaughton Lake

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Lick Lower Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2026 @ 5:25pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 4, 2026
Due to the wildfires the trail doesn’t exist anymore. Not recommended. Dont go!
May 2, 2024 @ 7:14am
May 2, 2024
reporter Trail affected by 2023 wildfire. Sections of trail torn up for fire guards, trees down, and burn craters remain.
May 2, 2024 @ 7:09am
May 2, 2024
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May 2, 2024 @ 6:58am
May 2, 2024
reporter Trail affected by 2023 wildfire. Sections of trail torn up for fire guards, trees down, and burn craters remain.
Aug 18, 2023 @ 6:44am
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.
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Avg: 3.76 (7 votes)
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      Directions to lick-lower trailhead (50.931250, -122.838870)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lick Lower located?
      Lick Lower is located in Tyaughton Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Tyaughton Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.93125, -122.83887.
      ▼ How hard is Lick Lower?
      Lick Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.707%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lick Lower?
      Lick Lower has 106 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,568 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,886 ft to 4,348 ft.
      ▼ Is Lick Lower a point to point trail?
      Lick Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lick Lower?
      Lick Lower is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lick Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lick Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lick Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lick Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lick Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Lick Lower. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lick Lower?
      Lick Lower is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 120 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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