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1.6 miles
Distance
517 ft
Climb
00:24:31
Avg time
519 ft
Altitude change
454 ft
Altitude min
973 ft
Altitude max
454 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
6.2%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
226 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:24:31
Avg time
Lower Xylem Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMaple Mountain
Duncan, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerMunicipality of North Cowichan
The Xylem Climbing Trail is a multi-use single-track trail beautifully graded with well made switchbacks and some built-up corners. Some nice views at the start in the open clearcuts.
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Biking is permitted if climbing the trail, but downhill traffic is not allowed.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles average
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to lower-xylem trailhead
(48.843690, -123.642080)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Xylem
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Where is Lower Xylem located?
Lower Xylem is located in Maple Mountain, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Maple Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.84369, -123.64208.
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How hard is Lower Xylem?
Lower Xylem is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Xylem?
Lower Xylem has 158 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 138 m to 297 m.
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Is Lower Xylem a point to point trail?
Lower Xylem is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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