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2.3 miles
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-319 ft
Descent
00:17:58
Avg time
-314 ft
Altitude change
2,083 ft
Altitude min
2,402 ft
Altitude max
2,397 ft
Altitude start
2,083 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:17:58
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VV&E West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Boundary
    Grand Forks, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #339385 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354549 in Trail Running
    • #363337 in Hiking
    • #27269 in Horseback
    • #18744 in Snowshoeing
    • #5872 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #9448 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This historic rail bed brings hikers and bikers high over the valley. This trail does connect with Danshin Village Road and the back side of Hardy Mountain for those who want more adventure. Starting at the west end and travelling east into Grand Forks is the most rewarding direction.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About VV&E West

        ▼ Where is VV&E West located?
        VV&E West is located in Boundary, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Boundary trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.00979, -118.53899.
        ▼ How hard is VV&E West?
        VV&E West is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for VV&E West?
        VV&E West has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 319 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,083 ft to 2,402 ft.
        ▼ Is VV&E West a point to point trail?
        VV&E West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is VV&E West?
        VV&E West is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on VV&E West?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on VV&E West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access VV&E West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to VV&E West are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride VV&E West?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride VV&E West. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is VV&E West?
        VV&E West has limited popularity data available. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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