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1,276 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-313 ft
Descent
4,157 ft
High Point
-309 ft
Altitude change
3,840 ft
Altitude min
4,148 ft
Altitude start
3,840 ft
Altitude end
-24.199%
Grade
-28.275%
Grade max
12.586%
Grade min
22 ft
Distance climb
1,243 ft
Distance down
11 ft
Distance flat
Upper Bowen Details
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Riding AreaCypress Mountain Resort
West Vancouver, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity85 in Skiing
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Global Ranking#105 in Skiing
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Winter only trail
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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OSM Way
This trail starts at the top of the lion express and is quite steep for about 100 feet as it runs under the lift over moguls, it then meets the main trail which takes you through the sunrise terrain park which takes you into your choice of black or double black trails to return you to the lodge.
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Directions to upper-bowen trailhead
(49.404156, -123.194813)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Bowen
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Where is Upper Bowen located?
Upper Bowen is located in Cypress Mountain Resort, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.40416, -123.19481.
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How hard is Upper Bowen?
Upper Bowen is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 24.199%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Bowen?
Upper Bowen has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 95 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,170 m to 1,267 m.
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Is Upper Bowen a point to point trail?
Upper Bowen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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