more stats
4,510 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-868 ft
Descent
00:20:52
Avg time
-849 ft
Altitude change
1,846 ft
Altitude min
2,695 ft
Altitude max
2,695 ft
Altitude start
1,846 ft
Altitude end
-18.833%
Grade
-44.254%
Grade max
6.078%
Grade min
464 ft
Distance climb
4,003 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:20:52
Avg time

Lower Needle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thimble Mountain
    Grand Forks, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #318655 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #199928 in E-Biking
    • #247004 in Trail Running
    • #235659 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #11,252 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #7,671 in E-Biking
    • #11,896 in Trail Running
    • #11,602 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Lower section of needle, hasn't been maintained since 2017.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 9, 2022 @ 12:13pm
Jul 9, 2022
Overgrown vegetation, trail hasn't been maintained in a couple years
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Needle located?
      Lower Needle is located in Thimble Mountain, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Thimble Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.15031, -118.46854.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Needle?
      Lower Needle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.833%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Needle?
      Lower Needle has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 868 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,846 ft to 2,695 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Needle a point to point trail?
      Lower Needle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Needle?
      Lower Needle is 4,510 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Needle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Needle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Needle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Needle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Needle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Lower Needle. The trail is 4,510 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Needle?
      Lower Needle is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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