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4,078 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
00:13:27
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
620 ft
Altitude min
821 ft
Altitude max
803 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
853 ft
Distance climb
2,290 ft
Distance down
935 ft
Distance flat
00:13:27
Avg time

Upper Cheshire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowden Demonstration Forest
    Campbell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126675 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337891 in Trail Running
    • #333200 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,569 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #13,549 in Trail Running
    • #13,582 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

This trail has 3 distinct portions, and upper, middle and lower section. The top section is old school gnar, is not frequently ridden and quite overgrown. Extremely rooty/rocky. The middle section is an old grade.
The lower section is windy XC type terrain again with significant roots. The lower section connects back to Riley Lake if you have ridden Jabberwocky or Pepper Spray

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 22 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Upper Cheshire Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2026 @ 12:19pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 13, 2026
getting slightly overgrown, and the moss is growing back in spots. I guess not enough traffic. But this trail deserves traffic - it's awesome low...
Jul 15, 2026 @ 5:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 15, 2026
Felt like I was the only one who had gone down here in a while, trail starting to be taken back by nature could use a few more wheel down it. Some...
Jun 14, 2025 @ 11:18am
Jun 14, 2025
Feb 11, 2025 @ 11:27am
Feb 11, 2025
tada... new bridge photo!
Feb 10, 2025 @ 7:45am
Feb 10, 2025
Replaced the rotten bridge on Upper Cheshire just above the old road section.
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on Aug 13, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Cheshire located?
      Upper Cheshire is located in Snowden Demonstration Forest, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Snowden Demonstration Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.05603, -125.40092.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Cheshire?
      Upper Cheshire is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Cheshire?
      Upper Cheshire has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 229 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 620 ft to 821 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Cheshire a point to point trail?
      Upper Cheshire is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Cheshire?
      Upper Cheshire is 4,078 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Cheshire?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Cheshire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Cheshire?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Cheshire are:
      • July (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Cheshire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Cheshire are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Cheshire?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Upper Cheshire. The trail is 4,078 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Cheshire?
      Upper Cheshire is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 97 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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