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2.9 miles
Distance
120 ft
Climb
-3,470 ft
Descent
01:34:46
Avg time
-3,351 ft
Altitude change
4,999 ft
Altitude min
8,350 ft
Altitude max
8,350 ft
Altitude start
4,999 ft
Altitude end
-22.227%
Grade
-85.447%
Grade max
19.601%
Grade min
1,688 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
01:34:46
Avg time

Upper Della Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lillooet
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57354 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308392 in Trail Running
    • #100448 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,774 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #12,818 in Trail Running
    • #5,351 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Loose, rocky, shaly single track descent from the top of Askom Mountain.
Only the most committed riders will make it up there with their bike on their back, scrambling up loose shale.
And only the most expert riders (Danny Hart sized balls) will ride back down.
Views form the top are spectacular though.

Access Info

Hike-a-bike access only by pushing up the down trail from the access road... And it goes straight up the mountain over steep, loose, shale & rocks. In sections this becomes more like bike-mountaineering. Not for the faint of heart or uncommitted.

Tags
Hike-a-bikeLooseRock gardensSummit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Upper Della Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 12:28pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 20, 2026
Cleared what was left from previous comment and clean up to this point. Running mint!!!!
Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:17am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 9, 2026
Clear all but 2-3 easy blowdown up to 1700m until the saw battery was spent. Trail is amazing if you want to work for it
Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:18am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 16, 2026
Running great, no snow up top and about 7 trees down very low on the trail
Sep 16, 2024 @ 4:54pm
Sep 16, 2024
Couple trees down that you can't ride over.
Sep 22, 2023 @ 9:59pm
Sep 22, 2023
4 downed trees, all within 50m of each other
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on Sep 20, 2026
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Della located?
      Upper Della is located in Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lillooet trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.4859, -121.82358.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Della?
      Upper Della is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 22.227%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Della?
      Upper Della has 120 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,470 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,999 ft to 8,350 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Della a point to point trail?
      Upper Della is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Della?
      Upper Della is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Della?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Della. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Della?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Della are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Della? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Della are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Della?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 35 minutes to ride Upper Della. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Della?
      Upper Della is a very popular trail. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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