more stats
2,815 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-459 ft
Descent
00:10:34
Avg time
-447 ft
Altitude change
1,269 ft
Altitude min
1,716 ft
Altitude max
1,716 ft
Altitude start
1,270 ft
Altitude end
-15.9%
Grade
-39.4%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
2,454 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:10:34
Avg time

Upper Tall Cans Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Mountain
    West Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23755 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,790 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,585 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    BPP

Entrance is deliberately discreet. A natural trail that switchbacks its way between
the BLT. Follows the terrain rather than crossing it.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsRock slabs

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 63 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,231 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Upper Tall Cans Trail Reports

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on Oct 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (30 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-tall-cans trailhead (49.359810, -123.221910)

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      Nov 29, 2014 @ 8:26pm
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      3:58 | 302 | Sep 1, 2024 , West Vancouver
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      5:42 | 749 | Jun 6, 2023 , West Vancouver
      youtuber Riding Upper And Lower Tall Cans | Cypress MTN...
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      11:01 | 590 | Dec 17, 2021 , West Vancouver
      Testing My New DH Bike on Cypress Mountain
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      8:18 | 296 | Aug 18, 2021 , West Vancouver

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Tall Cans located?
      Upper Tall Cans is located in Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.35981, -123.22191.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Tall Cans?
      Upper Tall Cans is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Tall Cans?
      Upper Tall Cans has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 459 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,269 ft to 1,716 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Tall Cans a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Tall Cans is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Tall Cans?
      Upper Tall Cans is 2,815 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Tall Cans?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Tall Cans. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Tall Cans?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Tall Cans are:
      • May (51 activities)
      • July (50 activities)
      • August (49 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Tall Cans? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Tall Cans are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Tall Cans?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Upper Tall Cans. The trail is 2,815 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Tall Cans?
      Upper Tall Cans is a very popular trail. There have been 4,801 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,603 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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