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1,660 ft
Distance
-184 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
4,315 ft
Altitude min
4,499 ft
Altitude max
4,499 ft
Altitude start
4,314 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-34.5%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1,660 ft
Distance down
00:01:11
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The Wiz Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Washington Bike Park
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30885 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Lighting
    No

Starts with a step down gap into a left turn followed by a right. Another left turn featuring a step down in it. Then a nice hip-style jump to finish ‘er off before pedalling across to merge with Highway 19.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 46 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 235 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 1,063 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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        Directions to the-wiz-lower trailhead (49.754820, -125.304150)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Wiz Lower

        ▼ Where is The Wiz Lower located?
        The Wiz Lower is located in Mount Washington Bike Park, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Washington Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.75482, -125.30415.
        ▼ How hard is The Wiz Lower?
        The Wiz Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Wiz Lower?
        The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,315 ft to 4,499 ft.
        ▼ Is The Wiz Lower a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Wiz Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is The Wiz Lower?
        The Wiz Lower is 1,660 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Wiz Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Wiz Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Wiz Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Wiz Lower are:
        • July (468 activities)
        • August (350 activities)
        • September (170 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access The Wiz Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Wiz Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Wiz Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Wiz Lower. The trail is 1,660 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Wiz Lower?
        The Wiz Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 5,298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,860 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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