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1,755 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-491 ft
Descent
00:05:58
Avg time
-489 ft
Altitude change
1,580 ft
Altitude min
2,069 ft
Altitude max
2,069 ft
Altitude start
1,581 ft
Altitude end
-27.9%
Grade
-51.2%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,677 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:05:58
Avg time

Upper Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain
    Coquitlam, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105571 in Trail Running
    • #102299 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Upper Elevator is a steep, old-school, often fall-line trail. It has seen significant work over the past few years to help armor some of the steepest sections. After the first minute, turn right onto Jump Line and climb it for ~50m, then continue down Upper Elevator on your left.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 73 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 527 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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        Directions to upper-elevator trailhead (49.316160, -122.734910)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Elevator

        ▼ Where is Upper Elevator located?
        Upper Elevator is located in Burke Mountain, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burke Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.31616, -122.73491.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Elevator?
        Upper Elevator is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 27.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Elevator?
        Upper Elevator has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 491 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,580 ft to 2,069 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Elevator a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Elevator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Elevator?
        Upper Elevator is 1,755 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Elevator?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Elevator?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Elevator are:
        • June (32 activities)
        • August (31 activities)
        • July (24 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Elevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Elevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Elevator?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Upper Elevator. The trail is 1,755 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Elevator?
        Upper Elevator is a very popular trail. There have been 2,626 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,588 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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