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1,772 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-232 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
-223 ft
Altitude change
1,957 ft
Altitude min
2,180 ft
Altitude max
2,180 ft
Altitude start
1,959 ft
Altitude end
-12.6%
Grade
-41.8%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
1,581 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time

Max Pains Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mackenzie
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35115 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11975 in E-Biking
    • #133176 in Trail Running
    • #152505 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,734 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #792 in E-Biking
    • #7,643 in Trail Running
    • #9,367 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Essentially an extension of Back Pains, but really so much more. Totally worth the extra ride up NIMBY to access this flowy trail with some of the nicest corners you will ride. Trail flows directly into Back Pains to make a long and fun "blue" trail that is well ridden and loved

Access Info

Ride up NIMBY past Back Pains it will be the next trail off to your left, 10-15 minutes past Back Pains, depending on how quickly you climb.

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 561 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Max Pains Trail Reports

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Oct 11, 2025 @ 10:05am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 11, 2025
May 7, 2025 @ 4:35pm
May 7, 2025
 Open and good to go again
Apr 9, 2025 @ 10:42pm
Apr 9, 2025
 PVTA - Back Pains, Ma Back Pains, Max Pains and The Wormhole will be closed for the next while we work on the trail. Thanks for your understanding...
Mar 26, 2025 @ 12:12pm
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 1, 2025 @ 9:03am
Mar 1, 2025
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Status:
on Oct 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.65 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to max-pains trailhead (50.343140, -122.788040)
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      9:35 | 381 | Sep 1, 2020 , Pemberton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Max Pains located?
      Max Pains is located in Mackenzie, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mackenzie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.34314, -122.78804.
      ▼ How hard is Max Pains?
      Max Pains is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Max Pains?
      Max Pains has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 232 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,957 ft to 2,180 ft.
      ▼ Is Max Pains a point to point trail?
      Yes, Max Pains is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Max Pains?
      Max Pains is 1,772 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Max Pains?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Max Pains. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Max Pains? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Max Pains are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Max Pains?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Max Pains. The trail is 1,772 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Max Pains?
      Max Pains is a very popular trail. There have been 2,849 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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