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6.2 miles
Distance
1,029 ft
Climb
-1,032 ft
Descent
01:04:38
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
2,958 ft
Altitude min
3,183 ft
Altitude max
3,149 ft
Altitude start
3,146 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
35.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:04:38
Avg time

The Johnson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lillian Lake
    Invermere, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13766 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #319 in Trail Running
    • #1422 in Hiking
  • 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
  • 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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11.3 km average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 13.7 km avg distance
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  • 373 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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The Johnson Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:14am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 29, 2026
Aug 19, 2026 @ 7:32pm (America/Edmonton)
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Jun 27, 2026 @ 4:04pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 27, 2026
Small tree downloading pop popopopp across trail, can navigate over or aroundiipp
Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 10, 2026
 95% dry, only damp spots are closer to the road
Aug 28, 2025 @ 9:21pm
Aug 28, 2025
 Great conditions. Dry overall but still so smooth, like butta!
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Dry
Avg: 4.23 (38 votes)
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        Directions to the-johnson trailhead (50.503740, -116.095610)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Johnson

        ▼ Where is The Johnson located?
        The Johnson is located in Lillian Lake, Invermere, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lillian Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.50374, -116.09561.
        ▼ How hard is The Johnson?
        The Johnson is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Johnson?
        The Johnson has 314 m of elevation gain. The trail has 315 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 902 m to 970 m.
        ▼ Is The Johnson a point to point trail?
        The Johnson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Johnson?
        The Johnson is 10.0 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Johnson?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Johnson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access The Johnson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Johnson are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Johnson?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 2 minutes to ride The Johnson. The trail is 10.0 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Johnson?
        The Johnson is a very popular trail. There have been 1,976 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,079 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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