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1.1 miles
Distance
151 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
229 ft
Altitude min
273 ft
Altitude max
240 ft
Altitude start
251 ft
Altitude end
0.185%
Grade
-10.74%
Grade max
19.656%
Grade min
3,336 ft
Distance climb
2,623 ft
Distance down
00:05:28
Avg time
Council Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPacific Spirit Regional Park
Vancouver, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Council Trail is a 2 km moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Vancouver British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 5 rides
- 24.4 km avg distance
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- 56 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to council-trail trailhead
(49.251677, -123.229565)
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parking at Southlands Elementary School @ 5351 Camosun St, Vancouver, BC V6N 2C4. Route is 6km. Starts and...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Council Trail
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Where is Council Trail located?
Council Trail is located in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pacific Spirit Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.25168, -123.22957.
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How hard is Council Trail?
Council Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.185%.
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What is the elevation gain for Council Trail?
Council Trail has 151 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 229 ft to 273 ft.
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Is Council Trail a point to point trail?
Council Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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