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3,757 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
231 ft
Altitude min
312 ft
Altitude max
310 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
1,575 ft
Distance down
1,929 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
Avg time
Live Wire Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBrackendale
Squamish, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#5,917 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #4,167 in E-Biking
- #6,869 in Trail Running
- #8,384 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJanuary - December
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
"Livewire" is a short, fun, winding 'single-track' trail located under the hydro lines, sandwiched between a graveled trail on the west and the BC Hydro access road to the east. The trail runs NNW to SSE and is smooth, winding, family friendly, forgiving, and with some small undulations. The grade is about 2% going north. Its a great way to get from the "access trail", coming from Ray Peter's Trail to the Brackendale Water Tower - Larry's Northwest Connector and Larry's Loop. The real fun, as always is riding it down.
Access Info
From the north, the trail-head is located by the Brackendale Water Tower gate (yellow). From the south, the trail starts as you come out of the access trail from Ray Peters' Trail - entrance to 'Cracked Patella'. There are 2 places to enter. 1) Ride along gravel travel for about 50 meters, going north, and it will on your right. 2) continue along access trail SE (towards "Two Cycle") and it will be on your left, between the two hydro lines.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 19 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 313 rides
- Last: Sep 27, 2026
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