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2,398 ft
Distance
-231 ft
Descent
00:08:51
Avg time
-233 ft
Altitude change
1,522 ft
Altitude min
1,755 ft
Altitude max
1,755 ft
Altitude start
1,522 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
1,936 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:08:51
Avg time

Section 2 (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Simpcw
    Chu Chua, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #201657 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #326691 in Trail Running
    • #292711 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

old walking trail re purposed as bike trail. trail starting at the end of Axehead and finishing at fish trap. fast with rocky sections as well as an optional rock drop in the middle.

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Sep 6, 2025 @ 10:02am
Sep 6, 2025
Also applies to Fish Trap trail: Numerous trees down throughout the trail network. I cleared what I could but left the big stuff for the people...
Apr 28, 2025 @ 7:42pm
Apr 28, 2025
brushed and blown off
Mar 29, 2024 @ 9:54pm
Mar 29, 2024
reporter brushed and raked
May 14, 2023 @ 6:51am
May 14, 2023
Perfect conditions
Apr 4, 2021 @ 11:56am
Apr 4, 2021
4 or 5 trees down across the trail. Could be cut with a hand saw.
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        Directions to section-2-upper trailhead (51.308900, -120.142680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Section 2 (upper)

        Where is Section 2 (upper) located?
        Section 2 (upper) is located in Simpcw, Chu Chua, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Simpcw trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.3089, -120.14268.
        How hard is Section 2 (upper)?
        Section 2 (upper) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Section 2 (upper)?
        The trail has 231 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,522 ft to 1,755 ft.
        Is Section 2 (upper) a point to point trail?
        Section 2 (upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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