more stats
823 ft
Distance
-33 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
3,136 ft
Altitude min
3,172 ft
Altitude max
3,172 ft
Altitude start
3,136 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:01:38
Avg time

Lower Sylvan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #113070 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42881 in E-Biking
    • #54039 in Trail Running
    • #74573 in Hiking
    • #39551 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,820 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,937 in E-Biking
    • #2,966 in Trail Running
    • #3,831 in Hiking
    • #800 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

Main access trail off Kootenay Street that follows an old logging road until it joins the Gateway Trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 128 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Lower Sylvan Trail Reports

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Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
 reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
 reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:43pm (America/Edmonton)
Feb 13, 2026
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Jun 28, 2025 @ 12:20pm
Jun 28, 2025
Apr 19, 2023 @ 4:05pm
Apr 19, 2023
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on Apr 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Sylvan located?
      Lower Sylvan is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52087, -115.73254.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Sylvan?
      Lower Sylvan is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Sylvan?
      The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,136 ft to 3,172 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lower Sylvan?
      Lower Sylvan is 823 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Sylvan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Sylvan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Sylvan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Sylvan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Sylvan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Sylvan. The trail is 823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Sylvan?
      Lower Sylvan is a moderately popular trail. There have been 555 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 599 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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