more stats
1,657 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-163 ft
Altitude change
3,273 ft
Altitude min
3,442 ft
Altitude max
3,436 ft
Altitude start
3,274 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-32.5%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
230 ft
Distance climb
1,430 ft
Distance down
00:02:25
Avg time

Lower Wizard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #052
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44083 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28975 in E-Biking
    • #106755 in Trail Running
    • #117424 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,151 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,977 in E-Biking
    • #6,103 in Trail Running
    • #6,345 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

DO NOT USE THE OLD SECTION ON THE PRIVATE LAND

short gentle climb to the top of a small hill followed by two short rock drops and a nice steep decent to the fence line.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Sep 26, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Creston)
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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...
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Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      DaleF07
      Very Fun. Good Beginner black diamond not to difficult.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Wizard located?
      Lower Wizard 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 49.51449, -115.71551.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Wizard?
      Lower Wizard is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Wizard?
      Lower Wizard has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,273 ft to 3,442 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Wizard a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Wizard is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Wizard?
      Lower Wizard is 1,657 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Wizard?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Wizard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Wizard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Wizard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Wizard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Wizard. The trail is 1,657 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Wizard?
      Lower Wizard is a very popular trail. There have been 787 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 794 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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