more stats
2,720 ft
Distance
-226 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
1,064 ft
Altitude min
1,290 ft
Altitude max
1,290 ft
Altitude start
1,063 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
2,425 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:07:08
Avg time

Lower Powersmart Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #117913 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87818 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

There is a scene in the Return of the Jedi where Luke is being chased through the forest on an air speeder bike. The first part of the trail always reminds me of that. It is narrow and fast and you feel like you are flying. Trail has great "flow" despite being narrow and old school in design.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 25.0 km avg distance
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  • 150 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Lower Powersmart Trail Reports

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May 20, 2026 @ 6:11pm (America/Vancouver)
May 20, 2026
 Thanks to whoever did the brushing. The sight lines have improved.
Sep 4, 2025 @ 6:32pm
Sep 4, 2025
 Clearly very low traffic, but clear
Apr 30, 2025 @ 4:39pm
Apr 30, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:20pm
Feb 3, 2025
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Apr 14, 2024 @ 4:38pm
Apr 14, 2024
 reporter 1 medium tree down, couple small ones.
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on May 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.47 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Powersmart located?
      Lower Powersmart is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76044, -123.09059.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Powersmart?
      Lower Powersmart is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Powersmart?
      The trail has 226 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,064 ft to 1,290 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Powersmart a point to point trail?
      Lower Powersmart is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Powersmart?
      Lower Powersmart is 2,720 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Powersmart?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Powersmart. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Powersmart? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Powersmart are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Powersmart?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Powersmart. The trail is 2,720 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Powersmart?
      Lower Powersmart is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,018 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 944 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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