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4,760 ft
Distance
427 ft
Climb
-201 ft
Descent
00:17:44
Avg time
226 ft
Altitude change
3,479 ft
Altitude min
3,725 ft
Altitude max
3,479 ft
Altitude start
3,704 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-41.3%
Grade max
44.2%
Grade min
2,674 ft
Distance climb
1,385 ft
Distance down
702 ft
Distance flat
00:17:44
Avg time

Upper Tapeworm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100903 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74380 in E-Biking
    • #129837 in Trail Running
    • #103658 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

Built in 2020 to join the Bee-Line Climb and Bee-Line DH with a proper mountain bike trail. It is a relentlessly narrow, rocky and technical challenge that will be exasperating for some and exhilarating for others.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
 reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:10pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
 reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:43pm (America/Edmonton)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Tapeworm

        ▼ Where is Upper Tapeworm located?
        Upper Tapeworm is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.55113, -115.69762.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Tapeworm?
        Upper Tapeworm is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Tapeworm?
        Upper Tapeworm has 427 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 201 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,479 ft to 3,725 ft.
        ▼ How long is Upper Tapeworm?
        Upper Tapeworm is 4,760 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Tapeworm?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Tapeworm. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Tapeworm?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Tapeworm are:
        • April (20 activities)
        • June (5 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Tapeworm? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Tapeworm are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Tapeworm?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Upper Tapeworm. The trail is 4,760 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Tapeworm?
        Upper Tapeworm is a moderately popular trail. There have been 289 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 278 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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