more stats
946 ft
Distance
-117 ft
Descent
00:01:00
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
855 ft
Altitude min
972 ft
Altitude max
972 ft
Altitude start
855 ft
Altitude end
-12.383%
Grade
-25.432%
Grade max
-1.973%
Grade min
913 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:00
Avg time

Upper Sniper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Sechelt
    Sechelt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #235376 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32893 in E-Biking
    • #126939 in Trail Running
    • #74684 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #9,208 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,225 in E-Biking
    • #7,210 in Trail Running
    • #3,838 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Older section of trail through clear cut. No longer maintained.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Upper Sniper Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2024 @ 10:02am
Apr 26, 2024
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Jul 19, 2022 @ 12:26pm
Jul 19, 2022
reporter Brambles have claimed this section. Overgrown vegetation needs to be cut back before it’s rideable again.
Jun 25, 2022 @ 10:56am
Jun 25, 2022
Becoming overgrown. Lots of pricklies.
Mar 23, 2021 @ 2:10pm
Mar 23, 2021
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on Apr 26, 2024
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      Directions to upper-sniper trailhead (49.485610, -123.825810)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Sweetloo
      Hiked today...great clearing on upper sniper trail crew....it looks nice and fast...thanks! Full GO!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Sniper located?
      Upper Sniper is located in West Sechelt, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the West Sechelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48561, -123.82581.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Sniper?
      Upper Sniper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.383%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Sniper?
      The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 855 ft to 972 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Sniper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Sniper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Sniper?
      Upper Sniper is 946 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Sniper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Sniper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Sniper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Sniper are:
      • August (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Sniper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Sniper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Sniper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Sniper. The trail is 946 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Sniper?
      Upper Sniper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 235 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 251 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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