more stats
3,297 ft
Distance
-956 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
-956 ft
Altitude change
3,280 ft
Altitude min
4,235 ft
Altitude max
4,235 ft
Altitude start
3,281 ft
Altitude end
-29%
Grade
-77.6%
Grade max
-4.4%
Grade min
3,297 ft
Distance down
00:06:05
Avg time

Piper Down - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Piper Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31473 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #164844 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,556 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #7,133 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face

Back from a hiatus, Piper Down has received the love it needed and has been revived by the hard work of some awesome volunteers. Prepare to ride this awesome, steep and slabby downhill line. Pay attention for the recent work which has improved many sections of the trail

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DropsJumpsRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Piper Down - Lower Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2026 @ 10:01am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 25, 2026
Running mint! TY builders who cleared the deadfall👊🫎
Dec 2, 2025 @ 8:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 2, 2025
 reporter Snow season is here.
Jun 17, 2025 @ 9:50am
Jun 17, 2025
 Running mint! Get after it :D \m/
Jun 16, 2025 @ 9:15pm
Jun 16, 2025
 Running MINT! Get after it bud! :D \m/
Mar 27, 2025 @ 8:44pm
Mar 27, 2025
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on Jun 25, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to piper-down-lower trailhead (54.759380, -127.275100)
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      Dylan Marek Piperdown Enduro DH Run
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Piper Down - Lower located?
      Piper Down - Lower is located in Piper Recreation Area, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Piper Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.75938, -127.2751.
      ▼ How hard is Piper Down - Lower?
      Piper Down - Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 29%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Piper Down - Lower?
      The trail has 956 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,280 ft to 4,235 ft.
      ▼ Is Piper Down - Lower a point to point trail?
      Yes, Piper Down - Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Piper Down - Lower?
      Piper Down - Lower is 3,297 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Piper Down - Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Piper Down - Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Piper Down - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Piper Down - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Piper Down - Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Piper Down - Lower. The trail is 3,297 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Piper Down - Lower?
      Piper Down - Lower is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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