more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
591 ft
Climb
-357 ft
Descent
00:46:13
Avg time
234 ft
Altitude change
4,939 ft
Altitude min
5,492 ft
Altitude max
4,939 ft
Altitude start
5,173 ft
Altitude end
2.897%
Grade
-17.027%
Grade max
56.714%
Grade min
3,965 ft
Distance climb
4,120 ft
Distance down
00:46:13
Avg time

Upper Grasslands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #150249 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #382086 in Trail Running
    • #303802 in Hiking
    • #28364 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,489 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #14,148 in Trail Running
    • #12,571 in Hiking
    • #583 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

This trail crosses private land along the lake. Please respect their property.

As with all BC Parks trails, ride this trail with caution and be ready to dismount for horses and give way to hikers or other riders.

NOTE: At the request of Parks, please do not post times to the leader board for this or any Parks trail. Respect this wish and help ensure the experience of riding in the South Chilcotins will be available for years to come.

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LakeMeadow
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

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  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Upper Grasslands Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 5, 2026
The South Chilcotin Mountains Park is now open! A local wrangler recently cleared Lower Gun Creek, Spruce Main, WD and Mid-Tyaughton creek....
Jul 23, 2026 @ 2:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 23, 2026
South Chilcotin Mountains Park, Big Creek Park, and the surrounding area are closed due to the Bonanza Creek wildfire. Please see the BC Wildfire...
Aug 2, 2023 @ 5:43pm
Aug 2, 2023
SCMP CLOSED due to Downton Lake fire https://bcparks.ca/south-chilcotin-mountains-park/#park-advisory-details-container
Jun 17, 2022 @ 7:18pm
Jun 17, 2022
A fun adventure hike but not functional for bikes, many many trees down and significant snow
Jul 25, 2020 @ 9:25pm
Jul 25, 2020
28 trees down. Needs major work!
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on Sep 5, 2026
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Grasslands located?
      Upper Grasslands is located in South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.99877, -123.00253.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Grasslands?
      Upper Grasslands is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.897%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Grasslands?
      Upper Grasslands has 591 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 357 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,939 ft to 5,492 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Grasslands a point to point trail?
      Upper Grasslands is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Grasslands?
      Upper Grasslands is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Grasslands?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Grasslands. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Grasslands?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 46 minutes to ride Upper Grasslands. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Grasslands?
      Upper Grasslands is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 40 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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