more stats
1,106 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
483 ft
Altitude min
539 ft
Altitude max
538 ft
Altitude start
483 ft
Altitude end
-18.92%
Grade max
6.591%
Grade min
263 ft
Distance climb
843 ft
Distance down
00:03:31
Avg time

Lower Bics Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #151859 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129128 in E-Biking
    • #157545 in Trail Running
    • #158380 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,576 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,176 in E-Biking
    • #9,782 in Trail Running
    • #10,213 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Lower Bics is a 337 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cumberland British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Lower Bics Trail Reports

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Nov 9, 2025 @ 12:08am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 9, 2025
reporter Trees down everywhere and super overgrown. Not rideable until the lower section below the road.
Jun 30, 2025 @ 12:22pm
Jun 30, 2025
Overgrown with some sections unrideable
Sep 12, 2020 @ 2:20pm
Sep 12, 2020
Seemed ok some loose gnarly gravel on the drops is kinda hairy
Oct 27, 2019 @ 10:09am
Oct 27, 2019
Overgrown but rideable
Sep 17, 2017 @ 8:11am
Sep 17, 2017
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Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Bics located?
      Lower Bics is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65224, -125.10914.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Bics?
      Lower Bics is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Bics?
      Lower Bics has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 483 ft to 539 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Bics a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Bics is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Bics?
      Lower Bics is 1,106 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Bics?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Bics. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Bics?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Bics are:
      • March (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Bics? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Bics are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Bics?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Bics. The trail is 1,106 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Bics?
      Lower Bics is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 156 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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