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328 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
00:00:37
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
2,857 ft
Altitude min
2,879 ft
Altitude max
2,857 ft
Altitude start
2,877 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
11.1%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
00:00:37
Avg time
2nd Helping Details
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Riding AreaValemount Bike Park
Valemount, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
A traverse back over to Swift Mountain Rd for a quick return up the mountain for a ride back to the Bike Park staging area via Old Swift Creek (cross back over the bridge) or for a second run down the North side of Old Swift Creek.
Access Info
As you descend the final 250m of Old Swift Creek on the bluff, watch for a small sign with a left fork.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 42 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to 2nd-helping trailhead
(52.851050, -119.271290)
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★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 892 ft • 12 •
Loop through Swift Creek trails from North to South riding into the Northern Traverse, crossing the...
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2nd Helping
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Where is 2nd Helping located?
2nd Helping is located in Valemount Bike Park, Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valemount Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.85105, -119.27129.
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How hard is 2nd Helping?
2nd Helping is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for 2nd Helping?
2nd Helping has 22 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,857 ft to 2,879 ft.
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Is 2nd Helping a point to point trail?
2nd Helping is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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