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4,111 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:11:29
Avg time
120 ft
Altitude change
1,375 ft
Altitude min
1,545 ft
Altitude max
1,375 ft
Altitude start
1,496 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
2,123 ft
Distance climb
1,260 ft
Distance down
617 ft
Distance flat
00:11:29
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Upper Climax Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cumberland trail network
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44610 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9031 in E-Biking
    • #48727 in Trail Running
    • #97977 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Continuation of climbing route up to the Trent River Main - not an easy climb but faster than the road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 548 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 3,220 rides
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        Directions to upper-climax trailhead (49.589930, -125.048450)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Climax

        ▼ Where is Upper Climax located?
        Upper Climax is located in Cumberland trail network, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cumberland trail network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.58993, -125.04845.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Climax?
        Upper Climax is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Climax?
        Upper Climax has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,375 ft to 1,545 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Climax a point to point trail?
        Upper Climax is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Climax?
        Upper Climax is 4,111 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Climax?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Climax. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Climax?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Climax are:
        • July (440 activities)
        • August (216 activities)
        • September (153 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Climax? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Climax are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Climax?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Upper Climax. The trail is 4,111 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Climax?
        Upper Climax is a very popular trail. There have been 12,391 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,540 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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