Mountain Bike

8.6 miles

Distance

1,499 ft

Climb

-1,499 ft

Descent

2,400 ft

High Point

Start and finish at Gyro Park for a great loop of the Miral Heights / Bluffs Loop / Sunningdale trails.

NOTE: It is very hot here in the summer.

Hints: The Sunningdale trail follows a steady, flowy gradient for much of its course, allowing riders to blast down at high speeds. Riders need to be aware that the trail is also very popular with local resident hikers and dog walkers who don't appreciate being startled by bikers traveling at supersonic speeds. Slow it down and please respect all trail users.

Detailed Description

Bluffs / Sunningdale (Loop) is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Trail British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,499 ft with a max elevation of 2,400 ft then descends -1,499 ft.

Local Trail Association

Kootenay Columbia Trails Society (www.kcts.ca)

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Trails in Route

	Miral Heights				5,223 ft
	Bluffs Loop				2 miles
	Sunningdale				2 miles

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Riding area

Trail Bluffs
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

23

More Stats for Bluffs / Sunningdale (Loop) mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 22 min
Altitude min

1,373 ft
Altitude start

1,379 ft
Altitude end

1,378 ft
Grade max

-62%
Grade min

47.6%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

3,491 ft

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trail	date	description
Bluffs Loop	Mar 9, 2025 @ 11:28am Mar 9, 2025	Super muddy conditions. Barely walkable in places. Needs a few more weeks to dry up.
Miral Heights	Mar 9, 2025 @ 11:26am Mar 9, 2025	Super muddy conditions. Barely walkable in places. Needs a few more weeks to dry up.
Sunningdale	Nov 3, 2024 @ 3:15pm Nov 3, 2024