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1.2 miles
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:12:58
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
297 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude max
391 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
1,142 ft
Distance climb
2,861 ft
Distance down
2,464 ft
Distance flat
00:12:58
Avg time

Upper Thames Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bowser Trails
    Bowser, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #326235 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110602 in E-Biking
    • #35884 in Trail Running
    • #68109 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #11,575 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,408 in E-Biking
    • #1,940 in Trail Running
    • #3,524 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Upper Thames is a 2 km less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Bowser British Columbia. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to upper-thames trailhead (49.419490, -124.702710)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Joebraun
      I would rate this tail as a blue not green, lots of roots in spots, a number of log cuts, and very tight and twisty, it's a bit of a work out.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Thames located?
      Upper Thames is located in Bowser Trails, Bowser, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Bowser Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.41949, -124.70271.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Thames?
      Upper Thames is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Thames?
      Upper Thames has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 297 ft to 407 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Thames?
      Upper Thames is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Thames?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Thames. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Thames? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Thames are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Thames?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Upper Thames. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Thames?
      Upper Thames is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 38 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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