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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brackendale
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105153 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92181 in E-Biking
    • #83114 in Trail Running
    • #74969 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    January - December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

"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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  • 23 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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        Directions to live-wire trailhead (49.783240, -123.147490)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Live Wire

        ▼ Where is Live Wire located?
        Live Wire is located in Brackendale, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Brackendale trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.78324, -123.14749.
        ▼ How hard is Live Wire?
        Live Wire is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Live Wire?
        Live Wire has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 231 ft to 312 ft.
        ▼ Is Live Wire a point to point trail?
        Live Wire is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Live Wire?
        Live Wire is 3,757 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Live Wire?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Live Wire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Live Wire?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Live Wire are:
        • July (59 activities)
        • May (48 activities)
        • August (40 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Live Wire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Live Wire are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Live Wire?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Live Wire. The trail is 3,757 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Live Wire?
        Live Wire is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,495 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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