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4,626 ft
Distance
280 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:21:47
Avg time
243 ft
Altitude change
2,969 ft
Altitude min
3,251 ft
Altitude max
3,007 ft
Altitude start
3,251 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
31.7%
Grade min
3,363 ft
Distance climb
1,135 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:21:47
Avg time

Upper Harpold Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grand Forks
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91769 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56287 in Trail Running
    • #68212 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This trail is a continuation of Lower Harpold. A nice easy trail, great for those wanting to get into mountain biking to practice on. The climb is nice and gradual, there are a few challenging punchy sections to keep you honest, switchbacks are easy for beginners to learn on. The view from the top of Poppa Harpold is more beautiful then Lower Harpold so keep pedaling. One of the first couple trails in the region to be open in the spring.

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This trail is in a protected zone, stay on the trail and leave no trace.

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Upper Harpold Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2024 @ 8:16am
Aug 26, 2024
 four trees in upper third needing saw work. brushing desirable on most of trail.
Apr 8, 2022 @ 8:47am
Apr 8, 2022
 Perfect amount of moisture in the dirt.
Apr 2, 2022 @ 9:17pm
Apr 2, 2022
Apr 2, 2022 @ 9:17pm
Apr 2, 2022
 Trail is in good shape
May 31, 2021 @ 6:28pm
May 31, 2021
 Great dirt. Trail has been brushed.
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        Directions to upper-harpold trailhead (49.048580, -118.416020)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Harpold

        ▼ Where is Upper Harpold located?
        Upper Harpold is located in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Grand Forks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.04858, -118.41602.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Harpold?
        Upper Harpold is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Harpold?
        Upper Harpold has 280 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,969 ft to 3,251 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Harpold a point to point trail?
        Upper Harpold is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Harpold?
        Upper Harpold is 4,626 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Harpold?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Harpold. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Harpold? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Harpold are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Harpold?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Upper Harpold. The trail is 4,626 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Harpold?
        Upper Harpold is a very popular trail. There have been 394 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 580 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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