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2,188 ft
Distance
-108 ft
Descent
00:02:26
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
00:02:26
Avg time

Lower XC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Richards
    Duncan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #113247 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118038 in E-Biking
    • #90101 in Trail Running
    • #80669 in Hiking
    • #33605 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,847 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,681 in E-Biking
    • #5,213 in Trail Running
    • #4,203 in Hiking
    • #664 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of North Cowichan
  • OSM Way
    #304572639

Single track trail that is easy to follow on mellow terrain primarily.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Family friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 181 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 404 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Lower XC Trail Reports

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Dec 30, 2025 @ 11:48am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 30, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Lower XC?
      Lower XC is 2,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower XC?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower XC. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower XC?
      Lower XC is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Lower XC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower XC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower XC?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower XC. The trail is 2,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower XC?
      Lower XC is a very popular trail. There have been 1,329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,333 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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