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2.6 miles
Distance
272 ft
Climb
-1,243 ft
Descent
4,234 ft
High Point
-971 ft
Altitude change
3,005 ft
Altitude min
3,985 ft
Altitude start
3,015 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-59.1%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
2,966 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat

Ripper Trail (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grand Forks
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167857 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177771 in E-Biking
    • #310080 in Trail Running
    • #320410 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny

Old school DH/Freeride trail accessed by 4x4 passed "moto" in the early 2000's. Trail is now mostly taken over by dirt bikes and nature. Bridges mostly rotten/broken (attempt at your pwn risk), and trail disappears a couple times. Have TrailForks ready on you phone to keep you on track as you marvel at what once was. Maybe one day we can bring this legend back to its former glory. For now, try Ripper Trail (Lower) for a taste.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Mostly taken over by motorbikes and nature, rarely ridden, but fun if you can check your GPS every now and then.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 30, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 30, 2026
 reporter Closed from May until the end of June for forest activities. Please stay out of the area.
Oct 13, 2025 @ 10:39pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 13, 2025
 Unfortunately this trail has returned to the wild. It was very difficult to follow the trail at the entrance. Many trees down. Significant work...
Oct 13, 2025 @ 10:28pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 7, 2023 @ 8:55am
Oct 7, 2023
 All trees crossing the trail have been cleared. Trail still needs a lot of work, but if you're down for adventure then bring TrailForks with you...
Apr 30, 2021 @ 11:19am
Apr 30, 2021
How do you access this trail if uphill riding/ pushing is not allowed?
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ripper Trail (upper)

        ▼ Where is Ripper Trail (upper) located?
        Ripper Trail (upper) is located in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Grand Forks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.05858, -118.39286.
        ▼ How hard is Ripper Trail (upper)?
        Ripper Trail (upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ripper Trail (upper)?
        Ripper Trail (upper) has 272 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,243 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,005 ft to 4,234 ft.
        ▼ Is Ripper Trail (upper) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ripper Trail (upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ripper Trail (upper)?
        Ripper Trail (upper) is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ripper Trail (upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ripper Trail (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Ripper Trail (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripper Trail (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Ripper Trail (upper)?
        Ripper Trail (upper) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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