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1,660 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
-196 ft
Altitude change
1,342 ft
Altitude min
1,561 ft
Altitude max
1,538 ft
Altitude start
1,342 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
1,142 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:04:30
Avg time

Tower Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Mountain
    Mission, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104269 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117995 in Trail Running
    • #83350 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Mission Forestry Tree Farm

Great DH tech trail, has several rock roll sections lots of rooty sections and you can get going as fast as you want to scream down if you up for the challenge. Close to a double black if there is moisture on those roots.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 3, 2026 @ 7:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 3, 2026
Nov 1, 2025 @ 4:54pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 1, 2025
reporter
Down trees all clear.
Oct 29, 2025 @ 3:50pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 29, 2025
reporter another one. same size. same saw.
Oct 29, 2025 @ 3:50pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 29, 2025
reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trai. only 14" or so. but solid. need a bigger hand/chainsaw. l
Aug 31, 2023 @ 3:17pm
Aug 31, 2023
The Fire Chief’s order of closure of the Municipal Forest has been lifted, effective today. Reminder that the fire ban is still in effect
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Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (9 votes)
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        Directions to tower-trail trailhead (49.188880, -122.296500)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tower Trail

        Where is Tower Trail located?
        Tower Trail is located in Bear Mountain, Mission, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Bear Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18888, -122.2965.
        How hard is Tower Trail?
        Tower Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Tower Trail?
        Tower Trail has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,342 ft to 1,561 ft.
        How long is Tower Trail?
        Tower Trail is 1,660 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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