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2.0 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-822 ft
Descent
00:34:42
Avg time
-602 ft
Altitude change
497 ft
Altitude min
1,112 ft
Altitude max
1,112 ft
Altitude start
509 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-65.5%
Grade max
35.9%
Grade min
2,812 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,145 ft
Distance flat
00:34:42
Avg time

Lower Maple Syrup Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Maple Mountain
    Duncan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28396 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2291 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,386 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #188 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of North Cowichan

The lower half of the full Maple Mountain descent of Maple Syrup is a stunning trail with beautiful rocky bluffs and beautiful creek crossings. This portion of the trail requires some strong pedalling still for those that have just come from Upper Maple. Using the Story Trail Connector is a great way to enjoy this trail if you aren't looking to pedal all the way to the summit.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 730 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Lower Maple Syrup Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 11, 2026
 reporter Thank-you recent rain for great conditions
May 10, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Vancouver)
May 10, 2026
 reporter Exceptionally awesome conditions this ride
Apr 18, 2025 @ 10:57am
Apr 18, 2025
 reporter
Apr 12, 2025 @ 11:12am
Apr 12, 2025
 All clear and running great
Nov 23, 2024 @ 8:48pm
Nov 23, 2024
 Minor derbis on the trail after the storm, but no significant damage or fallen trees
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Status:
on Jun 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.18 (57 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lower-maple-syrup trailhead (48.831973, -123.617241)
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      Trail Products

      4.2 ★★★★★
      57 Ratings
      5 ★ 47%
      4 ★ 37%
      3 ★ 7%
      2 ★ 4%
      1 ★ 5%

      17 Reviews & Comments

      tdeems tdeems
      If Upper Maple was a little more than you bargained for, get out while you can and head down the Story connector to Phloem. This one can take a while. The hard parts are loose and chunky chutes compared to the rock rolls of Upper. About the same difficulty, just different flavor. The climbs are nothing too wild, but it adds up.
      colchilibeck colchilibeck
      I would agree with the previous comment. I found it a touch more difficult than upper with the chunky tech and more climbing. If you don’t enjoy climbing, you won’t be happy on this trail. But that doesn’t mean it warrants bad reviews! It’s still a great trail with a lot of spots that can get you into trouble. Worth checking out in my opinion!
      gasman5
      Fun trail for sure! Found a touch harder than Upper Maple Syrup as some of the chutes were rocky and footy and required focus (but fun!) versus Upper with steeper but less chunky rock sections. And yes, there is some climbing which seems challenging by the time you get to it. Excellent trail!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Maple Syrup located?
      Lower Maple Syrup is located in Maple Mountain, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Maple Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.83197, -123.61724.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Maple Syrup?
      Lower Maple Syrup is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Maple Syrup?
      Lower Maple Syrup has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 822 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 497 ft to 1,112 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Maple Syrup a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Maple Syrup is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Maple Syrup?
      Lower Maple Syrup is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Maple Syrup?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Maple Syrup. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Maple Syrup? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Maple Syrup are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Maple Syrup?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Lower Maple Syrup. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Maple Syrup?
      Lower Maple Syrup is a very popular trail. There have been 3,687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,596 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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