71.0 miles
Distance
9,067 ft
Climb
-13,966 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
Ballz is leaving so he's dead to us to now, we'll give him a great departing gift
Detailed Description
Ballz Memorial Ride '19 is a 71 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Kelowna British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 92 trails. This route climbs 9,067 ft with a max elevation of 6,183 ft then descends -13,966 ft.
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174 Reviews & Comments
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Trail Blisters Sisters
Way over graded. Basically a green trail like all others in the park. Nice terrain, just not difficult if that is what you are after.
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raych
(Jul 6, 2022 at 18:44)

Trail Granite
With the ride-around options, this is a green or easy blue, and no obvious exposure/cliff riding, which I have zero tolerance for. Fun trail to try some less difficult slab features.
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Trail Crack of Dawn
This area has been logged! The trail is clear except for about 3 or 4 downed trees from logging. Big puddle and snow at the start by the pond. Clear of snow after that. But quite disturbed by logging.
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Trail Crack of Dawn
This area has been logged! The trail is clear except for about 3 or 4 downed trees from logging. Big puddle and snow at the start by the pond. Clear of snow after that. But quite disturbed by logging.
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Trail Crack of Dawn
This area has been logged! The trail is clear except for about 3 or 4 downed trees from logging. Big puddle and snow at the start by the pond. Clear of snow after that. But quite disturbed by logging.
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Trail You and Me
Boring climb, will do Typical Situation next time
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revyfella
(Apr 25, 2022 at 9:14)

Trail Crosstown Traffic
Rated blue on the signs on site , and I agree. It’s a blue climb for sure.
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Trail Ellison Connector
Ellision Connector will be designated as an up hill trail only while the new climb is being built. Expect EC to return to a down hill primary later this summer.
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Djmallett
(Oct 2, 2021 at 15:49)

Trail Crosstown Traffic
Should be blue. It’s a challenging climb.
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Trail The Mantle
Good stuff... spicy chute at the end, but otherwise felt like some blue/black trails about. Still, it's a fun trail.
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Trail The Mantle
Good stuff... spicy chute at the end, but otherwise felt like some blue/black trails about. Still, it's a fun trail.
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Trail 36
As others have said this trail is mostly a single black but a chunky steep section with a few turns in it earns it a double black rating.
There are three sections with rock features which depending on line choice can be anywhere from blue to 'chill double black' difficultly.
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There are three sections with rock features which depending on line choice can be anywhere from blue to 'chill double black' difficultly.

Trail Fraidy Cat
If you like chutes and steeps you will have fun and will consider this a single black.
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Trail Hammered Cow
Blue trail with a lot of ski run connectors. Some black diamond moves on grippy slabs. Fun on the hard tail though if you are up for a pedal.
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Trail Hammered Cow
Blue trail with a lot of ski run connectors. Some black diamond moves on grippy slabs. Fun on the hard tail though if you are up for a pedal.
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Trail Granite
Agree that this isn’t a black however, is it ever fun! Lots of options with each rock slab that comes your way, super long with lots of flow and amazing lake views. Best trail in Ellison for sure.
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Trail Granite
Awesome trail!
As many have said, most of this trail is a Blue. However, there are certainly some black options to choose if you don't just blast through the main lines without scoping them out.
I'd say this is a perfect trail for a Blue level rider to tackle some trickier sections.
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As many have said, most of this trail is a Blue. However, there are certainly some black options to choose if you don't just blast through the main lines without scoping them out.
I'd say this is a perfect trail for a Blue level rider to tackle some trickier sections.


Trail Granite
Awesome trail!
As many have said, most of this trail is a Blue. However, there are certainly some black options to choose if you don't just blast through the main lines without scoping them out.
I'd say this is a perfect trail for a Blue level rider to tackle some trickier sections.
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As many have said, most of this trail is a Blue. However, there are certainly some black options to choose if you don't just blast through the main lines without scoping them out.
I'd say this is a perfect trail for a Blue level rider to tackle some trickier sections.


Trail Granite
Awesome trail!
As many have said, most of this trail is a Blue. However, there are certainly some black options to choose if you don't just blast through the main lines without scoping them out.
I'd say this is a perfect trail for a Blue level rider to tackle some trickier sections.
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As many have said, most of this trail is a Blue. However, there are certainly some black options to choose if you don't just blast through the main lines without scoping them out.
I'd say this is a perfect trail for a Blue level rider to tackle some trickier sections.


Trail Granite
Lovely trail! Starts off a nice blue with some dark blue features, then transitions to some fun green bits. Great cool slabs, was a nice impression of Vernon. A little dusty.
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Trail Fraidy Cat
One of the harder trails around. Bit over graded as mostly a black but good fun. Few nice steep sections.
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Trail Upper Ed
Ok trail. Nothing to write home about. Mostly a blue trail.
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peterknie
(Jul 26, 2020 at 8:21)
Trail Corral Trail
This is a black run, maybe blue. Definitely not an easy run.
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peterknie
(Jul 26, 2020 at 8:21)
Trail Corral Trail
This is a black run, maybe blue. Definitely not an easy run.
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gabjarry
(Jul 20, 2020 at 20:38)
Trail Fraidy Cat
One of my favourite trail in the Okanagan! So much fun.
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joshuro
(Jun 20, 2020 at 17:14)
Trail Fraidy Cat
Very fun trail, and it's probably the steepest one at Kal Park; at least it feels that way. A lot of sections that you can overthink, but try not to and just send it!
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Trail The Mantle
Very technical climb to some fun blue slabs. Spicy finish.
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Trail The Mantle
Very technical climb to some fun blue slabs. Spicy finish.
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Trail Fraidy Cat
Can confirm need for brakes on this one. Avoid when wet.
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joshuro
(May 20, 2020 at 22:19)
Trail Blisters Sisters
I've only climbed it, never went down. It's not a bad climb and it looks like going down it would be fun.
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joshuro
(May 20, 2020 at 22:17)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Considering the distance of it, this climb is easy to do. Whoever built the trail knew what they were doing, the way it's built makes it a breeze.
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joshuro
(May 20, 2020 at 22:17)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Considering the distance of it, this climb is easy to do. Whoever built the trail knew what they were doing, the way it's built makes it a breeze.
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joshuro
(May 20, 2020 at 22:17)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Considering the distance of it, this climb is easy to do. Whoever built the trail knew what they were doing, the way it's built makes it a breeze.
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joshuro
(May 20, 2020 at 22:15)
Trail Ellison Connector
Very fun trail, but sadly it's over before you know it.
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Bigmax
(May 18, 2020 at 15:59)
Trail Ellison Connector
Great flow, really enjoyed this one. The only DH trail in the network I enjoyed more was the top half of Granite.
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Fuzzxy
(May 18, 2020 at 9:54)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Was clear did it yesterday . Nothing special .
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Fuzzxy
(May 18, 2020 at 9:54)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Was clear did it yesterday . Nothing special .
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Fuzzxy
(May 18, 2020 at 9:54)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Was clear did it yesterday . Nothing special .
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Fuzzxy
(May 18, 2020 at 9:52)
Trail Ellison Connector
Started on the predator ridge side . Was a sign up saying no bikes .. forgot about that and moved on . What a fun flowy trail ! Minimal climbs . Great views of the gold course . Great trail !
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Forforksake
(Apr 5, 2020 at 22:58)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Trail is still closed as of april 5th 2020
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Forforksake
(Apr 5, 2020 at 22:58)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Trail is still closed as of april 5th 2020
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Forforksake
(Apr 5, 2020 at 22:58)
Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Trail is still closed as of april 5th 2020
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Bigsnippa
(Nov 17, 2019 at 17:41)
Trail Hammered Cow
Big traverse section in the middle, the goods are really till the end
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Bigsnippa
(Nov 17, 2019 at 17:41)
Trail Hammered Cow
Big traverse section in the middle, the goods are really till the end
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Trail Granite
This trail is really beautiful and lots of fun to ride down. Maybe lacking in interesting trail features lower down, but I'd say its at least worth checking out. I would also recommend The Mantle if you want some more interesting rock features at the top. Don't let the double black rating and all the scary signs deter you, its not that bad. Granite is certainly a blue trail by my standards though, especially in the second half (although I'm coming from the North Shore so maybe we just rate things differently).
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Trail Granite
This trail is really beautiful and lots of fun to ride down. Maybe lacking in interesting trail features lower down, but I'd say its at least worth checking out. I would also recommend The Mantle if you want some more interesting rock features at the top. Don't let the double black rating and all the scary signs deter you, its not that bad. Granite is certainly a blue trail by my standards though, especially in the second half (although I'm coming from the North Shore so maybe we just rate things differently).
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Trail Granite
This trail is really beautiful and lots of fun to ride down. Maybe lacking in interesting trail features lower down, but I'd say its at least worth checking out. I would also recommend The Mantle if you want some more interesting rock features at the top. Don't let the double black rating and all the scary signs deter you, its not that bad. Granite is certainly a blue trail by my standards though, especially in the second half (although I'm coming from the North Shore so maybe we just rate things differently).
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Trail The Mantle
Great trail! Definitely my favorite part of Predator Ridge. Other than the chute at the end the trail is certainly a single black though.
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Trail The Mantle
Great trail! Definitely my favorite part of Predator Ridge. Other than the chute at the end the trail is certainly a single black though.
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Wificationish
(Sep 14, 2019 at 15:11)
Trail Fraidy Cat
Nice steep sections! Make sure your brakes are in tip top shape
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Trail The Mantle
Great trail if it was marked properly! Needs some maintenance on the lower half after the rain.
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Trail The Mantle
Great trail if it was marked properly! Needs some maintenance on the lower half after the rain.
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Trail Crack of Dawn
The pinch climbs of this trail really hurt after a day in the bike park, but that’s when I’ve ridden it. Call it training!! It’s a bit of fun regardless.
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Trail Crack of Dawn
The pinch climbs of this trail really hurt after a day in the bike park, but that’s when I’ve ridden it. Call it training!! It’s a bit of fun regardless.
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Trail Crack of Dawn
The pinch climbs of this trail really hurt after a day in the bike park, but that’s when I’ve ridden it. Call it training!! It’s a bit of fun regardless.
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Trail Granite
We enjoyed Granite a lot but it was nowhere near a proper black run in difficulty. I understand the comments about exposure, but there wasn’t much exposure to speak of…
Black or blue, it’s fun and the climb proved pretty quick to ascend.
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Black or blue, it’s fun and the climb proved pretty quick to ascend.


Trail Upper Ed Connector
Does this trail exist? I have the only ride log from a couple years back and I never found the connector trail.
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Trail Upper Ed Connector
Does this trail exist? I have the only ride log from a couple years back and I never found the connector trail.
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Trail Upper Ed Connector
It does now. Just cleared everything a few weeks ago and you can pedal up instead of pushing bike up onto the knoll.
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Trail Upper Ed Connector
It does now. Just cleared everything a few weeks ago and you can pedal up instead of pushing bike up onto the knoll.
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maxl0ckwod
(Jun 12, 2019 at 16:18)
Trail Hammered Cow
One of the best trails up at sovereign I’ve never seen such hard core DH definitely a must ride for all the senders
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maxl0ckwod
(Jun 12, 2019 at 16:18)
Trail Hammered Cow
One of the best trails up at sovereign I’ve never seen such hard core DH definitely a must ride for all the senders
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Vdog101
(Jun 11, 2019 at 19:48)

Trail Granite
Loved this trail, well made and fun! A good loop ride if you ride up "The ridge" trail.
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Vdog101
(Jun 11, 2019 at 19:46)

Trail The Mantle
Great trail, technical at times, I recommend taking this if you like to push yourself a bit. Would say it's closer to a single black in my experience.
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Vdog101
(Jun 11, 2019 at 19:46)

Trail The Mantle
Great trail, technical at times, I recommend taking this if you like to push yourself a bit. Would say it's closer to a single black in my experience.
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Vdog101
(Jun 11, 2019 at 19:44)

Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Great trail to get you to "Granite" and "The Mantle". Not a bad climb, well marked.
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Vdog101
(Jun 11, 2019 at 19:44)

Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Great trail to get you to "Granite" and "The Mantle". Not a bad climb, well marked.
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Vdog101
(Jun 11, 2019 at 19:44)

Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Great trail to get you to "Granite" and "The Mantle". Not a bad climb, well marked.
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Trail Fraidy Cat
took out tree just before double D . not to imba standards but passable if you had the skills for the previous section. feel free to finish it.
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Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Is parking allowed in the main Predator Ridge parking lot?
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Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Is parking allowed in the main Predator Ridge parking lot?
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Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
Is parking allowed in the main Predator Ridge parking lot?
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Wificationish
(Apr 28, 2019 at 19:22)
Trail Granite
Decent trail, but there isn't any steep exposure like it says. Trail description is way off, should be a blue trail.
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Trail Fraidy Cat
Fun for a double black but a lot of exposure with high consequence.
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ganjaguru
(Nov 13, 2018 at 12:09)
Trail Granite
Shout out to the trail developers. Holla! What a great ride!
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Trail Granite
Don’t take this trail for granite. It’s gneiss.
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Trail Granite
Not sure how to rate this. Reasonably fun, though would have been much much better as a hand built trail. The description is way off, as most places I've ridden this would be a green trail, or very easy blue and there is no exposure nor difficult slabs. We was disappointed as we were expecting a bit of a challenge. My wife is a complete newbie and rode the entire trail without issue.
There are some nice views though.
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There are some nice views though.


Trail Granite
Not sure how to rate this. Reasonably fun, though would have been much much better as a hand built trail. The description is way off, as most places I've ridden this would be a green trail, or very easy blue and there is no exposure nor difficult slabs. We was disappointed as we were expecting a bit of a challenge. My wife is a complete newbie and rode the entire trail without issue.
There are some nice views though.
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There are some nice views though.


Trail Granite
Not sure how to rate this. Reasonably fun, though would have been much much better as a hand built trail. The description is way off, as most places I've ridden this would be a green trail, or very easy blue and there is no exposure nor difficult slabs. We was disappointed as we were expecting a bit of a challenge. My wife is a complete newbie and rode the entire trail without issue.
There are some nice views though.
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There are some nice views though.


Trail Granite
No, definitely not. Chatted with some other guys from the Kootenays and they said the same thing
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Trail Granite
This is an amazing trail. Mix flow and tech with a lot of rocks. A must ride for everybody. Only downside it’s too short... So we ride it twice.
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Trail Ellison Connector
This trail has been extended (on the map) all the way to Dormie Point (now includes Dormie Pt. Connector and Upper Ellison Connector) to reflect the new trail naming system by Predator Ridge.
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Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
This trail name has been changed from Parkway to Ridge Trail. It now includes the section of trail formerly known as Outlook Cabin. Follow this route to the top of Granite Trail.
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Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
This trail name has been changed from Parkway to Ridge Trail. It now includes the section of trail formerly known as Outlook Cabin. Follow this route to the top of Granite Trail.
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Trail Out Look Cabin Trail
This trail name has been changed from Parkway to Ridge Trail. It now includes the section of trail formerly known as Outlook Cabin. Follow this route to the top of Granite Trail.
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Trail Crosstown Traffic
This is not a green trail. It is a solid Blue. Especially as a climb.
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wow, that is a big slide. anything below it is truly dangerous. i am surprised parks has not closed this area.
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Trail Ellison Connector
I only ask as there have been a few school trips to Ellison in the past few weeks. Maybe someone should notify WildsafeBC, just in case.
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Trail Ellison Connector
What direction did they head off towards?
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ahesk
(Jun 11, 2017 at 20:08)
Trail Ellison Connector
A black bear with two cubs were spotted today a the start of the new Ellison connector trail. Excellent ride today.
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Trail Blisters Sisters
Tree down before turn off to typical situation
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Trail Ellison Connector
You can park up at the Fitness centre at Predator ridge and ride the Dormie Point road to the start of the Dormie Point trail but then you finish with the climb back up or park at Ellison and start with the climb. Coming from Kelowna it maybe better to start at the top.
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Trail You and Me
This is a nice easy trail for novice riders. A great route to climb to the top of this area.
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Trail Nature Trail
Pretty fun. Lots of flow and enough rock features to keep things interesting.
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Trail Cosens Bay Express
Nothing like a morning ride, followed by a refreshing dip in the lake at a beach that doesn't tend to get too busy.
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Trail Cosens Bay Express
Nothing like a morning ride, followed by a refreshing dip in the lake at a beach that doesn't tend to get too busy.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingDouble Black Diamond
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Route TypePoint to Point
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingExtreme
More Stats for Ballz Memorial Ride '19 mountain bike route
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Altitude change-4,901 ft
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Altitude min1,282 ft
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Altitude start6,183 ft
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Altitude end1,283 ft
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Grade-1.3%
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Grade max-111%
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Grade min58%
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Distance climb30 miles
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Distance down35 miles
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