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1,969 ft
Distance
-286 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-286 ft
Altitude change
1,186 ft
Altitude min
1,471 ft
Altitude max
1,471 ft
Altitude start
1,184 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade
-38.6%
Grade max
-7%
Grade min
1,969 ft
Distance down
00:03:11
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Giant Killer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Woodlot
    Maple Ridge, British Columbia
  • AKA
    GK, Giant
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14275 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111199 in Trail Running
    • #114763 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge

This is one of the Maple Ridge Woodlot classics, newly re-imagined for sustainability by builder's Ryan and Eugene.



With plenty of challenges, this ride hooks up with great fall line riding from Blood Donor, and flows nicely into Hoots.

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  • 12.3 km average
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  • 10.9 km avg distance
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Avg: 4.53 (58 votes)
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        Directions to giant-killer trailhead (49.237410, -122.432910)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Giant Killer

        Where is Giant Killer located?
        Giant Killer is located in Woodlot, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Woodlot trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.23741, -122.43291.
        How hard is Giant Killer?
        Giant Killer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Giant Killer?
        The trail has 87 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 361 m to 449 m.
        How long is Giant Killer?
        Giant Killer is 600.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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