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1.1 miles
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-321 ft
Descent
00:06:27
Avg time
-232 ft
Altitude change
2,387 ft
Altitude min
2,619 ft
Altitude max
2,619 ft
Altitude start
2,387 ft
Altitude end
-22.339%
Grade max
29.071%
Grade min
1,246 ft
Distance climb
3,710 ft
Distance down
664 ft
Distance flat
00:06:27
Avg time

Lower JP Cool Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coutlee Plateau
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52045 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21637 in E-Biking
    • #98916 in Trail Running
    • #117266 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,568 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,406 in E-Biking
    • #5,709 in Trail Running
    • #6,336 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Lower JP Cool is a 2 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Merritt British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 27 m blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Directions to lower-jp-cool trailhead (50.063620, -120.846470)

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      May 12, 2019 @ 1:40pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower JP Cool located?
      Lower JP Cool is located in Coutlee Plateau, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Coutlee Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.06362, -120.84647.
      ▼ How hard is Lower JP Cool?
      Lower JP Cool is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower JP Cool?
      Lower JP Cool has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 321 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,387 ft to 2,619 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower JP Cool a point to point trail?
      Lower JP Cool is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower JP Cool?
      Lower JP Cool is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower JP Cool?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower JP Cool. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower JP Cool?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower JP Cool are:
      • June (38 activities)
      • July (17 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower JP Cool? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower JP Cool are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower JP Cool?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower JP Cool. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower JP Cool?
      Lower JP Cool is a very popular trail. There have been 775 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 761 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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