more stats
1,147 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:03:52
Avg time
83 ft
Altitude change
2,265 ft
Altitude min
2,353 ft
Altitude max
2,270 ft
Altitude start
2,353 ft
Altitude end
7.211%
Grade
-6.261%
Grade max
14.144%
Grade min
990 ft
Distance climb
47 ft
Distance down
110 ft
Distance flat
00:03:52
Avg time

Upper Levels Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Otway
    Prince George, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90527 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91070 in Trail Running
    • #110279 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,540 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,261 in Trail Running
    • #5,906 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Short moderate climb or very quick descent. Although the descent is short it is quite fun & twisty with bermed corners. It is primarily used as a climb to access the upper trails.

Access Info

From the bottom it is accessed at the junction of Dirtbag, Midway & Rollercoaster. Top access is at the junction of AC/DC & Twister (The Office).

Tags
BermsTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Upper Levels Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 4, 2026
 tree was dragged off the trail
May 13, 2025 @ 7:16pm
May 13, 2025
Sep 29, 2024 @ 5:02pm
Sep 29, 2024
Jul 12, 2024 @ 5:31pm
Jul 12, 2024
 Clear of trees, still covered in debris
Apr 27, 2024 @ 8:27am
Apr 27, 2024
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on Jul 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Otway Relay 2021
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      Proposed Otway Relay 2021
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      3 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Levels located?
      Upper Levels is located in Otway, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Otway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.96431, -122.87716.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Levels?
      Upper Levels is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.211%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Levels?
      Upper Levels has 87 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,265 ft to 2,353 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Levels a point to point trail?
      Upper Levels is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Levels?
      Upper Levels is 1,147 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Levels?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Levels. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Levels?
      Upper Levels is best visited during: Apr - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Levels? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Levels are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Levels?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Levels. The trail is 1,147 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Levels?
      Upper Levels is a very popular trail. There have been 1,613 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,771 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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