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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
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68006 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39029 in E-Biking
    • #143879 in Trail Running
    • #138418 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,322 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,703 in E-Biking
    • #8,417 in Trail Running
    • #7,907 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • 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
  • Land Owner
    Recreation Sites and Trails BC

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.

Tags
BermsBridgesJumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 97 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 23, 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
reporter
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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Status:
on Jun 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to packhorse trailhead (54.486510, -128.461840)

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      3:46 | 270 | Aug 10, 2017 , Terrace
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      0:07 | 314 | Aug 23, 2015 , Terrace

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Is Packhorse a point to point trail?
      Yes, Packhorse is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 1,142 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,635 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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