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2.1 miles
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-1,448 ft
Descent
00:17:26
Avg time
-1,429 ft
Altitude change
3,278 ft
Altitude min
4,706 ft
Altitude max
4,706 ft
Altitude start
3,278 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-54.6%
Grade max
46.6%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:17:26
Avg time
Pay Dirt Details
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Riding AreaPiper Recreation Area
Smithers, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Pump Track
This trail has not been maintained for some time now. It will not be maintained in 2024. Ride at your own risk.
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Trail NOT maintained, ride at your own risk.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to pay-dirt trailhead
(54.765230, -127.270420)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pay Dirt
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Where is Pay Dirt located?
Pay Dirt is located in Piper Recreation Area, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Piper Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.76523, -127.27042.
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How hard is Pay Dirt?
Pay Dirt is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Pay Dirt?
Pay Dirt has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,448 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,278 ft to 4,706 ft.
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Is Pay Dirt a point to point trail?
Yes, Pay Dirt is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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