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3,619 ft
Distance
267 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:12:45
Avg time
240 ft
Altitude change
2,226 ft
Altitude min
2,472 ft
Altitude max
2,231 ft
Altitude start
2,470 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
42.7%
Grade min
2,569 ft
Distance climb
784 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:12:45
Avg time
Lower K2 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCartwright Mountain
Summerland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
A physically demanding trail with some moderate exposure and tight switchbacks. Lower K2 is often used as a climbing trail from the end of Chez Nic (and the end of Hermiston Drive) up to the pond on the east side of Cartwright. Some of the steeper, looser pitches are challenging. From the pond, you can return down the way you came up (which is the easiest option). Or if you want a more challenging descent, descend Roxy Roller, a DH-only trail with loose shale and some technical features. If you want to go higher from the pond, continue onto the Upper K2 loop and Hairway to Steven.
Access Info
Access via the top of Chez Nic trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 20 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 143 rides
- Last: Jul 29, 2026
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Directions to lower-k2 trailhead
(49.604740, -119.706460)
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Nearby Trails
- Janky Skidder 1,243 ft
- Chez Nic Connector 1,457 ft
- Elevator-to-chez Nic Traverse 2,260 ft
- Upper K2 2,323 ft
- Stairway To Heaven 2,326 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower K2
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Where is Lower K2 located?
Lower K2 is located in Cartwright Mountain, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cartwright Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.60474, -119.70646.
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How hard is Lower K2?
Lower K2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower K2?
Lower K2 has 267 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,226 ft to 2,472 ft.
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Is Lower K2 a point to point trail?
Lower K2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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