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1.4 miles
Distance
726 ft
Climb
-171 ft
Descent
00:32:39
Avg time
555 ft
Altitude change
1,532 ft
Altitude min
2,094 ft
Altitude max
1,532 ft
Altitude start
2,088 ft
Altitude end
7.523%
Grade
-17.309%
Grade max
40.64%
Grade min
5,246 ft
Distance climb
2,068 ft
Distance down
65 ft
Distance flat
00:32:39
Avg time

Mt. Cartier Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cartier
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117591 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96614 in E-Biking
    • #21438 in Trail Running
    • #23012 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Canadian Enduro Series

Great but challenging early season out and back ride to a lookout (the snow goes early on this side of the valley). Some steep tight switchbacks and punchy climbs. For more of a challenge continue to push/ride your bike to the top of Mt. Cartier and ride back down. Remember at a minimum you need an all-mountain bike to ride the Upper Cartier Trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 18, 2024 @ 10:21am
Mar 18, 2024
 reporter There's two trees down on the short downhill section while heading to the lookout. The trail is almost ideal, but there's still a few icy patches...
Apr 24, 2023 @ 8:02pm
Apr 24, 2023
 Dry and good for biking
Nov 16, 2022 @ 9:31am
Nov 16, 2022
 hiked with a group. thin hard packed snow with leaves. No one fell so it wasn't that slippery. a few near misses.
Mar 14, 2021 @ 12:33pm
Mar 14, 2021
Nov 17, 2020 @ 7:49pm
Nov 17, 2020
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        Directions to mt-cartier-lower trailhead (50.925160, -118.142840)

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        youtuber So many jumps! Vanlife in Revelstoke
        6:15 | 458 | Sep 24, 2019 , Revelstoke
        Lower Cartier Night Lap
        2:00 | 63 | Mar 31, 2019 , Revelstoke

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        2018 TranSelkirks Run - Stage 3: Mt. Cartier
        24 miles • 8,211 ft • 1 • Race •
        2018 TranSelkirks Run Stage 3 on Mt. Cartier. Subject to change at anytime for permitting, safety and...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mt. Cartier Lower

        ▼ Where is Mt. Cartier Lower located?
        Mt. Cartier Lower is located in Cartier, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cartier trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.92516, -118.14284.
        ▼ How hard is Mt. Cartier Lower?
        Mt. Cartier Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.523%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt. Cartier Lower?
        Mt. Cartier Lower has 726 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,532 ft to 2,094 ft.
        ▼ Is Mt. Cartier Lower a point to point trail?
        Mt. Cartier Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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