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1,860 ft
Distance
-129 ft
Descent
00:07:12
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
1,443 ft
Altitude min
1,572 ft
Altitude max
1,572 ft
Altitude start
1,444 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
1,667 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:07:12
Avg time

Sorcerer's Apprentice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Mountain
    Mission, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51389 in Trail Running
    • #97140 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mission Forestry Tree Farm

Sorcerer's Apprentice was the trail name for the entire stretch from the tower, to what used to be Jolly Rancher.

Today (2024) with the addition of Bear Buns, it is considered the stretch where Luge finishes, connecting to the road BR SA200. The upper portion of what was Sorcerer's Apprentice was overgrown and failing, but was reclaimed/cleared in 2023 and renamed Dandy's Velocipede.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 189 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Sorcerer's... Trail Reports

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Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 7, 2026
Jul 20, 2025 @ 11:32am
Jul 20, 2025
Ran into the mother bear and cubs @ 0800 bottom of Sorcerer’s….they were heading up to bottom of Bear Buns
Jan 26, 2025 @ 1:37pm
Jan 26, 2025
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Jun 13, 2024 @ 10:14am
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Jun 4, 2024 @ 7:24pm
Jun 4, 2024
 reporter There's a creek running down a section of trail. And some pretty muddy spots
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sorcerer's Apprentice

        ▼ Where is Sorcerer's Apprentice located?
        Sorcerer's Apprentice is located in Bear Mountain, Mission, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Bear Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.19928, -122.30127.
        ▼ How hard is Sorcerer's Apprentice?
        Sorcerer's Apprentice is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sorcerer's Apprentice?
        The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,443 ft to 1,572 ft.
        ▼ Is Sorcerer's Apprentice a point to point trail?
        Sorcerer's Apprentice is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sorcerer's Apprentice?
        Sorcerer's Apprentice is 1,860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sorcerer's Apprentice?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sorcerer's Apprentice. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sorcerer's Apprentice?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sorcerer's Apprentice are:
        • May (22 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
        • April (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sorcerer's Apprentice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sorcerer's Apprentice are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sorcerer's Apprentice?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Sorcerer's Apprentice. The trail is 1,860 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sorcerer's Apprentice?
        Sorcerer's Apprentice is a very popular trail. There have been 803 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 815 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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