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1.2 miles
Distance
-684 ft
Descent
00:29:28
Avg time
-684 ft
Altitude change
2,338 ft
Altitude min
3,022 ft
Altitude max
3,022 ft
Altitude start
2,339 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:29:28
Avg time

Vapour Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crawford Trails
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2361 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Mar-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

An iconic downhill descent featuring fast and loose singletrack, offering riders a thrilling mix of natural rock drops and challenging technical sections.

Access Info

Pedal up Lost Lake Trail then take Outhouse to get to the mid point of Vapour.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 155 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 763 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Aug 2, 2026 @ 12:35pm (America/Vancouver)
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Jun 2, 2026 @ 4:39pm (America/Vancouver)
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Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 17, 2026
 Large tree down, at least 10 inches in diameter. Can step over. Pinned location in a comment.
Mar 22, 2026 @ 8:14am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 22, 2026
 Two trees down blocking the upper part. Slippery when frozen in the early morning on the frosty corners but still fun and fast.
Mar 1, 2026 @ 8:14am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 1, 2026
 Icy at the top. Frozen early morning when we rode but would be muddy from 11 am onwards.
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.5 (57 votes)
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        Vapour - Crawford
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        13:59 | 449 | Oct 5, 2024 , Kelowna
        Kelowna’s classic DH !
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        10:16 | 924 | Sep 9, 2022 , Kelowna
        Crawford Mountain Biking: Vapour & Connector!
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        4:07 | 644 | Jul 9, 2022 , Kelowna
        2019 06 02 Crawford Trails Kelowna // Vapour,...
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        10:14 | 2451 | Jun 5, 2019 , Kelowna

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vapour Lower

        ▼ Where is Vapour Lower located?
        Vapour Lower is located in Crawford Trails, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Crawford Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.79184, -119.41318.
        ▼ How hard is Vapour Lower?
        Vapour Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vapour Lower?
        The trail has 684 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,338 ft to 3,022 ft.
        ▼ Is Vapour Lower a point to point trail?
        Vapour Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Vapour Lower?
        Vapour Lower is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vapour Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Vapour Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vapour Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vapour Lower are:
        • July (53 activities)
        • October (36 activities)
        • May (35 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Vapour Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vapour Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Vapour Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Vapour Lower. 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 Vapour Lower?
        Vapour Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 4,111 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,056 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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