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3.2 miles
Distance
1,577 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:43:24
Avg time
1,538 ft
Altitude change
985 ft
Altitude min
2,524 ft
Altitude max
985 ft
Altitude start
2,523 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
29.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1,096 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:43:24
Avg time

BLT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Mountain
    West Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BPP

Old access road that makes for a good climb. Not a regular downhill trail.

Access Info

Accessed off the Eagle Lake access road towards the power station to the right of the hydro line. Ends at the Cypress Bowl ski area.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 12.1 km average
6 Months
  • 113 rides
  • 13.8 km avg distance
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  • 955 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 11, 2026
Feb 21, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 21, 2026
Light snow starting around 450m elevation. Completely rideable still. Picture was taken at the bottom of Slippery Canoe which was indeed...
Dec 21, 2025 @ 2:14pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 21, 2025
reporter Some snow above 5th
Oct 27, 2025 @ 6:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 27, 2025
reporter Clear to Slippery Canoe
Jun 23, 2025 @ 5:09pm
Jun 23, 2025
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on Apr 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.32 (6 votes)
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        Directions to blt trailhead (49.356840, -123.233770)

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        5 miles 1,443 ft 9 Loop
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        Frequently Asked Questions About BLT

        Where is BLT located?
        BLT is located in Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.35684, -123.23377.
        What is the elevation gain for BLT?
        BLT has 1,577 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 985 ft to 2,524 ft.
        Is BLT a point to point trail?
        BLT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is BLT?
        BLT is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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