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751 ft
Distance
-183 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
1,025 ft
Altitude min
1,209 ft
Altitude max
1,209 ft
Altitude start
1,024 ft
Altitude end
-24.5%
Grade
-59.7%
Grade max
-4.9%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance down
00:01:50
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Upgrade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Copper Mountain
    Terrace, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Recreation Sites and Trails BC

Very steep with some exposure. Really cool creek crossings and log ride at the end. Trail is called upgrade because its old enough to have v-brake equipped bikes on track, which would need upgraded brakes afterwards. Very steep.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 17, 2024
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Jul 2, 2025 @ 1:12pm
Jul 2, 2025
this trail is now a creek. RIP upgrade.
May 14, 2025 @ 3:40pm
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025 @ 3:39pm
May 14, 2025
This trail has been whipped out by a huge landslide. RIP upgrade.
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        1 Review & Comments

        animal-chin animal-chin
        we built this trail in the late 90's, its basically a chute all the way to the creek crossing with a few compressions to slow you down just enough after having your brakes locked the whole way, lol. I'm surprised its back from the dead.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upgrade located?
        Upgrade is located in Copper Mountain, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Copper Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.48835, -128.46379.
        ▼ How hard is Upgrade?
        Upgrade is rated as Proline difficulty. The average grade is 24.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upgrade?
        The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,025 ft to 1,209 ft.
        ▼ How long is Upgrade?
        Upgrade is 751 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upgrade?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upgrade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upgrade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upgrade are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upgrade?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upgrade. The trail is 751 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upgrade?
        Upgrade is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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