more stats
2,247 ft
Distance
-601 ft
Descent
00:06:37
Avg time
-601 ft
Altitude change
1,738 ft
Altitude min
2,339 ft
Altitude max
2,339 ft
Altitude start
1,739 ft
Altitude end
-26.7%
Grade
-62.3%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
2,228 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:06:37
Avg time

Reaper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Mountain
    West Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43752 in E-Biking
    • #308029 in Trail Running
    • #296167 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,883 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,040 in E-Biking
    • #12,808 in Trail Running
    • #12,397 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    BPP

A natural technical trail containing many man-made and natural TTFs. Contains steep
fall-line sections of trail. Not recommended in the wet.

Access Info

Accessed below the 4th SB, exits above the 3rd switchback.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BridgesDropsRock slabsRocky

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7.5 km average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 14.5 km avg distance
All
  • 185 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Reaper Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2026 @ 5:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 7, 2026
Stop altering legacy trails on Cypress. People already are looking after the trail. Doing shit like this is not acceptable. Cleaning up and...
Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 30, 2026
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Oct 13, 2025 @ 8:07pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 13, 2025
New bridge at the end of lower reaper looks great! Thank you!!
Sep 20, 2025 @ 9:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 20, 2025
Bridge over the creak close to the exit of the trail - one end of the stringer has broken causing it to collapse a bit to the left. Unsure how...
Jul 3, 2025 @ 4:54pm
Jul 3, 2025
Running good, some of the chutes are a bit chundery & loose, but that’s half the fun. If someone is missing their clear water bottle, it...
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on Oct 7, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.26 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to reaper trailhead (49.361710, -123.195460)

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      Videos

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      11:48 | 364 | Nov 30, 2021 , West Vancouver
      Pre-Reaper To Reaper On Mt.Cypress
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      7:42 | 709 | May 30, 2019 , West Vancouver

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      454propane 454propane
      Found a key on Reaper. If you can describe what was attached to the key ring, DM me and can arrange to return it
      trinhchasingthrills trinhchasingthrills
      Saw a video on social media. Lots of wasps. Rider got stung over 10 times. Wasps also got other Riders in the group. Caution!!
      kyleluvsdh kyleluvsdh
      Sick single black track, Reaper Rock and the tech chute at the end is top notch! Big Grin \m/

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Reaper located?
      Reaper is located in Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.36171, -123.19546.
      ▼ How hard is Reaper?
      Reaper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 26.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Reaper?
      The trail has 601 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,738 ft to 2,339 ft.
      ▼ Is Reaper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Reaper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Reaper?
      Reaper is 2,247 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Reaper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Reaper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Reaper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Reaper are:
      • June (14 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Reaper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Reaper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Reaper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Reaper. The trail is 2,247 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Reaper?
      Reaper is a very popular trail. There have been 723 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 591 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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