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4,249 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:05:41
Avg time
-370 ft
Altitude change
2,285 ft
Altitude min
2,662 ft
Altitude max
2,656 ft
Altitude start
2,287 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-39.6%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
3,186 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:05:41
Avg time

Lower Schizo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Canoe
    Salmon Arm, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #32813 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18405 in E-Biking
    • #2636 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/

The main link from the upper network back into the lower trails. A couple bridges and a couple steeper sections which are greasy in the wet. Very fast and fun.

Access Info

Can be accessed by Metford Road near the tall red and white tower.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Apr 6, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 6, 2026
 reporter Down tree about 6’ above the Willy’s bog bridge.
Mar 20, 2026 @ 6:01pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 20, 2026
 great conditions as of today.
May 11, 2025 @ 10:00am
May 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025 @ 6:28pm
Apr 11, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 @ 4:31pm
Mar 31, 2025
 reporter Muddy spots
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Ideal
Avg: 4.42 (13 votes)
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        Directions to lower-schizo trailhead (50.688250, -119.183770)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Schizo

        ▼ Where is Lower Schizo located?
        Lower Schizo is located in South Canoe, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Canoe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.68825, -119.18377.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Schizo?
        Lower Schizo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Schizo?
        Lower Schizo has 8 m of elevation gain. The trail has 121 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 697 m to 811 m.
        ▼ How long is Lower Schizo?
        Lower Schizo is 1.3 km long. The trail type is singletrack.

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