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2,188 ft
Distance
-108 ft
Descent
00:03:59
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
402 ft
Altitude min
510 ft
Altitude max
510 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2,149 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:03:59
Avg time
Lower XC Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMount Richards
Duncan, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#106219 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #66577 in E-Biking
- #37400 in Trail Running
- #52283 in Hiking
- #22111 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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OSM Way
Single track trail that is easy to follow on mellow terrain primarily.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 169 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 376 rides
- Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Directions to lower-xc trailhead
(48.852390, -123.651380)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower XC
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Where is Lower XC located?
Lower XC is located in Mount Richards, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Richards trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.85239, -123.65138.
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How hard is Lower XC?
Lower XC is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower XC?
The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 402 ft to 510 ft.
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Is Lower XC a point to point trail?
Lower XC is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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