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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
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBurke Mountain
Coquitlam, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
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Year Opened2025
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.
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This trail is unsanctioned. Ride at your own risk. NO WET RIDES
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BC ParksLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 173 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Directions to lower-elevator trailhead
(49.316150, -122.740630)
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★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 874 ft • 20 • Point to Point • Race •
Team Challenge for practice on April 17. We can use Strava to time it and create a board with our members.
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Nearby Trails
- Ridden Art 397 ft
- Overtime 906 ft
- Escalator 1,270 ft
- Woodland Walk 1,440 ft
- Garbage 1,440 ft
Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Elevator
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Elevator?
The trail has 64 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 398 m to 462 m.
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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.
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