13.8 miles
Distance
2,404 ft
Climb
-2,413 ft
Descent
2,300 ft
High Point
Long loop with only one repeat up Ridge Trail. Granite trail can be skipped with going straight into Ellision connector. Highly recommend going across the road for the final small loop of Nature Loop
Detailed Description
BigTrousers Ellison Loop is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Kelowna British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 2,404 ft with a max elevation of 2,300 ft then descends -2,413 ft.
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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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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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Trail You and Me
Boring climb, will do Typical Situation next time
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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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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.
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 22:19)
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 22:15)
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 9:52)
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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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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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 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 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 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 Ellison-Ridge Connector
Pretty muddy and patches of snow
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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 Blisters Sisters
Tree down before turn off to typical situation
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Trail Ellison-Ridge Connector
Never mind just seen the sign.
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Trail Ellison-Ridge Connector
This trail is called Cabin Trail so why has it been renamed when the new name is not on the sign? Confusing.....much!!!
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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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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Altitude min1,279 ft
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Altitude start1,474 ft
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Altitude end1,463 ft
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Grade max-65.7%
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Grade min48.6%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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