more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
-684 ft
Descent
00:11:27
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
00:11:27
Avg time

Vapour Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crawford Trails
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12119 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #586 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 191 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 821 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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on Sep 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.5 (58 votes)
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      Directions to vapour-lower trailhead (49.791840, -119.413180)

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      Vapour - Crawford
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      13:59 | 527 | Oct 5, 2024 , Kelowna
      Kelowna’s classic DH !
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      10:16 | 942 | Sep 9, 2022 , Kelowna
      Crawford Mountain Biking: Vapour & Connector!
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      4:07 | 761 | Jul 9, 2022 , Kelowna
      2019 06 02 Crawford Trails Kelowna // Vapour,...
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      10:14 | 2552 | Jun 5, 2019 , Kelowna

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      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★ 9%
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      18 Reviews & Comments

      taouin taouin
      Everybody calm down there was a bug on trail fork the trail is black just sync your region.
      plimdaddy plimdaddy
      This being rated double black is a bad idea that can lead to false confidence when people hit a real double black.
      antoisoutside antoisoutside
      Most definitely not a double black trail! Don't be scared by the rating. Such a fun, classic trail!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • September (87 activities)
      • May (80 activities)
      • June (79 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 11 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 4,417 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,367 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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