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3,182 ft
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:08:05
Avg time
180 ft
Altitude change
1,813 ft
Altitude min
1,995 ft
Altitude max
1,815 ft
Altitude start
1,995 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
53.5%
Grade min
2,106 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
686 ft
Distance flat
00:08:05
Avg time
Lower Max Details
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Riding AreaWestsyde
Williams Lake, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Right across from the Spokey Hollow exit, follow the fence line to the drop in of the new Lower Max. 4 tight turns and you're into the original Lower Max trail. Drops you into the River Valley for a climb out to the Cematery parking lot..
source: Ride the Cariboo
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- Last: Jun 10, 2026
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Directions to lower-max trailhead
(52.133820, -122.154330)
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Nearby Trails
- Williams Lake River Valley Trail East 1,227 ft
- Boy Scout Trail 1,493 ft
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- Booga Wooga 3,255 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Max
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Where is Lower Max located?
Lower Max is located in Westsyde, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westsyde trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.13382, -122.15433.
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How hard is Lower Max?
Lower Max is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Max?
Lower Max has 56 m of elevation gain. The trail has 1 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 553 m to 608 m.
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How long is Lower Max?
Lower Max is 970.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
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