more stats
1,047 ft
Distance
-210 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-210 ft
Altitude change
1,307 ft
Altitude min
1,517 ft
Altitude max
1,517 ft
Altitude start
1,306 ft
Altitude end
-20%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
-9.1%
Grade min
1,047 ft
Distance down
00:04:25
Avg time

Lower Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain
    Coquitlam, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128622 in Trail Running
    • #120564 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,499 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #7,337 in Trail Running
    • #6,509 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2025

Lower Elevator is a steep, natural and old school trail. Given it's location to the yellow gate and relatively short length, it's a good option to progress your tech game. Often linked up with Escalator and Overtime to make your way back to the first 'tier' of the mountain.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

This trail is unsanctioned. Ride at your own risk. NO WET RIDES

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 227 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,289 rides
  • Last: Jul 24, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (24 votes)
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      Directions to lower-elevator trailhead (49.316150, -122.740630)

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      Trail Products

      4.7 ★★★★★
      24 Ratings
      5 ★ 71%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 4%
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      1 Review & Comments

      bdceigal
      Awesome trail. Crashed out right at the beginning but had a blast on it. Beginning of this trail is definitely the hardest part.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Elevator located?
      Lower Elevator is located in Burke Mountain, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burke Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.31615, -122.74063.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Elevator?
      Lower Elevator is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 20%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Elevator?
      The trail has 210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,307 ft to 1,517 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Elevator a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Elevator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Elevator?
      Lower Elevator is 1,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Elevator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Elevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Elevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Elevator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Elevator. The trail is 1,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Elevator?
      Lower Elevator is a very popular trail. There have been 6,616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,628 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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