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2,507 ft
Distance
-238 ft
Descent
00:04:00
Avg time
-238 ft
Altitude change
718 ft
Altitude min
955 ft
Altitude max
955 ft
Altitude start
719 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
2,507 ft
Distance down
00:04:00
Avg time

Shotgun Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Woodlot
    Maple Ridge, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Upper Shotgun, Lower Shotgun
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29396 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116178 in Trail Running
    • #89227 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Shotgun is the mountain bikers home trail for the Maple Ridge Woodlot area, pretty much dropping you at your car door. It's mellow, smooth, flowy and natural, a good first ride if you haven't ridden the area before.

Access Info

Accessed off Woodlot Main FSR across from the bottom of Bloggy Style.

Trail Supporters

  • Ryando
    since 2007
    Builder
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 252 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 2,529 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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        youtuber SHOTGUN | Blue trail | Woodlot
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        2:27 | 169 | Oct 21, 2024 , Maple Ridge
        EXPLORING WOODLOT BLUE TRAILS | WOODLOT, MAPLE...
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        11:41 | 115 | Nov 14, 2025 , Maple Ridge
        Just Blast Your Way Out | Shotgun - Woodlot
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        2:43 | 178 | May 6, 2024 , Maple Ridge
        youtuber Foggy lap at the Woodlot
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        7:59 | 176 | Jan 7, 2024 , Maple Ridge

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shotgun

        ▼ Where is Shotgun located?
        Shotgun is located in Woodlot, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Woodlot trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23273, -122.4299.
        ▼ How hard is Shotgun?
        Shotgun is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shotgun?
        The trail has 238 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 718 ft to 955 ft.
        ▼ How long is Shotgun?
        Shotgun is 2,507 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shotgun?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shotgun. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shotgun?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shotgun are:
        • July (142 activities)
        • April (142 activities)
        • August (137 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Shotgun? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shotgun are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shotgun?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Shotgun. The trail is 2,507 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shotgun?
        Shotgun is a very popular trail. There have been 10,372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,289 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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