6.3 miles
Distance
1,291 ft
Climb
-1,292 ft
Descent
01:04:38
Avg time

The Johnson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lillian Lake
    Invermere, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (6 votes)
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #5521 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47284 in Trail Running
    • #11558 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    RSTBC

This is a classic loop with spectacular views. If you like fast and flowy singletrack, this trail is going to be up your alley. This may be an intermediate level trail, but user should be aware of numerous sections with exposure to cliff edges. This is definitely not a beginner trail and requires mandatory travel on sections of narrow exposed trail where a fall may result in serious injury.

This is a multiuse trail. Please give the right of way to hikers. Also, please stay on the trail and avoid damaging sensitive grass and habitat.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for The Johnson multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude min
    2,947 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,182 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,143 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,143 ft
  • Grade max
    -49.84%
  • Grade min
    35.097%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,293 ft
  • Avg time
    01:04:38
  • Avg reverse time
    01:21:15
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on Apr 19, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.24 (35 votes)
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      The Johnson Trail Reports

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      Apr 19, 2025 @ 10:53am
      Apr 19, 2025
      Apr 5, 2025 @ 6:54pm
      Apr 5, 2025
      Mostly dry but some mud in the shady spots. Probably a week of dry weather from being perfect
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 12:29pm
      Oct 20, 2024
      Aug 29, 2024 @ 4:49pm
      Aug 29, 2024
      Lots of downed trees still from the windstorm. lots of work has been done to clear trees (thanks!) but still several walk arounds are required....
      Aug 20, 2024 @ 9:30am
      Aug 20, 2024
      Great trail.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 2 rides
      • 7 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 6 rides
      • 9 miles avg distance
      All
      • 258 rides
      • Last: Apr 21, 2025

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      Jul 8, 2024 @ 8:42am
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      Jun 26, 2024 @ 4:08pm
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