more stats
4,360 ft
Distance
-665 ft
Descent
00:11:25
Avg time
-667 ft
Altitude change
4,250 ft
Altitude min
4,918 ft
Altitude max
4,918 ft
Altitude start
4,252 ft
Altitude end
-15.3%
Grade
-53.3%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
4,337 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:11:25
Avg time

Piper Down - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Piper Recreation Area
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82172 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149538 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,110 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,947 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Recreation Sites & Trails BC

Fun DH trail with small natural jumps, steep pro lines with drops and rock slab, and fast techy sections.

Tags
JumpsRock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Piper Down - Upper Trail Reports

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Jun 26, 2026 @ 10:00am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 26, 2026
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Dec 2, 2025 @ 8:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 2, 2025
reporter Snow season is here.
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Jun 17, 2025 @ 9:50am
Jun 17, 2025
Running mint! Get after it :D \m/
Jun 16, 2025 @ 9:14pm
Jun 16, 2025
Running MINT! Get after it bud! :D \m/
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Avg: 4.29 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Piper Down - Upper located?
      Piper Down - Upper 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 54.76689, -127.27952.
      ▼ How hard is Piper Down - Upper?
      Piper Down - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Piper Down - Upper?
      The trail has 665 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,250 ft to 4,918 ft.
      ▼ Is Piper Down - Upper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Piper Down - Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Piper Down - Upper?
      Piper Down - Upper is 4,360 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Piper Down - Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Piper Down - Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Piper Down - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Piper Down - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Piper Down - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Piper Down - Upper. The trail is 4,360 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 - Upper?
      Piper Down - Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 327 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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