more stats
4,360 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-430 ft
Descent
00:05:49
Avg time
-379 ft
Altitude change
2,280 ft
Altitude min
2,664 ft
Altitude max
2,659 ft
Altitude start
2,280 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-33.3%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
863 ft
Distance climb
3,281 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:05:49
Avg time

Lower Schizo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Canoe
    Salmon Arm, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #31760 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14927 in E-Biking
    • #19387 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,570 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #977 in E-Biking
    • #1,250 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/

The main link from the upper network back into the lower trails. A couple bridges and a couple steeper sections which are greasy in the wet. Very fast and fun.

Access Info

Can be accessed by Metford Road near the tall red and white tower.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 279 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,450 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Lower Schizo Trail Reports

Status:
on Sep 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.38 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lower-schizo trailhead (50.688310, -119.183790)

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      6:32 | 186 | Oct 5, 2024 , Salmon Arm
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      3:48 | 398 | Aug 25, 2016 , Salmon Arm

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      WisemanJeff WisemanJeff
      Such a fun trail, my favorite ride this year .
      superacingurl superacingurl
      Don't miss this trail when you come here! A tech blue must do!
      Kkilback
      Tree down 350 m into trail from top. On corner, be aware.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Schizo located?
      Lower Schizo is located in South Canoe, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Canoe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.68831, -119.18379.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Schizo?
      Lower Schizo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Schizo?
      Lower Schizo has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 430 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,280 ft to 2,664 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lower Schizo?
      Lower Schizo is 4,360 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Schizo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Schizo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Schizo?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Schizo are:
      • May (262 activities)
      • April (110 activities)
      • July (79 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Schizo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Schizo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Schizo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Schizo. The trail is 4,360 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Schizo?
      Lower Schizo is a very popular trail. There have been 6,681 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,192 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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