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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
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Riding AreaPiper Recreation Area
Smithers, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerRecreation Sites & Trails BC
Fun DH trail with small natural jumps, steep pro lines with drops and rock slab, and fast techy sections.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to piper-down-upper trailhead
(54.766890, -127.279520)
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- Piper Gap
Gap Jump
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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.
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How hard is Piper Down - Upper?
Piper Down - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Piper Down - Upper?
The trail has 203 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,296 m to 1,499 m.
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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.
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