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4,278 ft
Distance
-617 ft
Descent
00:06:20
Avg time
-617 ft
Altitude change
729 ft
Altitude min
1,346 ft
Altitude max
1,346 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-57.7%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
4,196 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:06:20
Avg time

Packhorse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Copper Mountain
    Terrace, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60792 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105526 in E-Biking
    • #98681 in Trail Running
    • #130642 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Singletrack downhill trail bench cut down the mountain. This is the most popular trail on Copper and is the easiest run on the mountain. It winds down and crosses several small drainages. There are small natural rock jumps and a few natural side-hits throughout the trail. No mandatory ttfs.Watch out for hikers, as this trail is often used to access the Thornhill Mtn trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 6.1 km avg distance
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  • 148 rides
  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Packhorse Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2026 @ 6:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 27, 2026
 Bridges across the slide are amazing. The work is much appreciated.
May 18, 2026 @ 8:35pm (America/Vancouver)
May 18, 2026
 Bridges have been rebuilt and trail is rideable Huge thanks to whoever has been doing all the work!
Oct 20, 2025 @ 1:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 20, 2025
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Apr 21, 2025 @ 3:33pm
Apr 21, 2025
 reporter Update for 2025 - as is well known from the reports last year, the trail has 4 major debris flows across the trail rendering it impassable and...
Sep 25, 2024 @ 11:55am
Sep 25, 2024
 reporter Multiple slides have taken out bridges, leaving all drainage crossings unpassable. All vehicle access to the top of Packhorse is currently blocked...
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on Jun 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (11 votes)
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        Directions to packhorse trailhead (54.486510, -128.461840)
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        Copper Mountain | Terrace, BC
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        13:24 | 242 | Jan 30, 2025 , Terrace
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        0:07 | 367 | Jun 26, 2018 , Terrace
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        3:46 | 270 | Aug 10, 2017 , Terrace
        Wild Decent 2015 Clip 1
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        0:07 | 314 | Aug 23, 2015 , Terrace

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Packhorse

        ▼ Where is Packhorse located?
        Packhorse is located in Copper Mountain, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Copper Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.48651, -128.46184.
        ▼ How hard is Packhorse?
        Packhorse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 14.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Packhorse?
        The trail has 617 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 729 ft to 1,346 ft.
        ▼ How long is Packhorse?
        Packhorse is 4,278 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Packhorse?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Packhorse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Packhorse?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Packhorse are:
        • June (223 activities)
        • July (72 activities)
        • August (35 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Packhorse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Packhorse are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Packhorse?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Packhorse. The trail is 4,278 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Packhorse?
        Packhorse is a very popular trail. There have been 1,126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,614 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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