2.8 miles
Distance
165 ft
Climb
-203 ft
Descent
716 ft
High Point

Ridge route to camping area at the north end of Bighill Lake. Avoids all bogs, water, and tough scrambles. Brush where it exists has been taken to handle bar width "plus".

Detailed Description
Highline to Bighill Lake (km 21.5) is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Yellowknife Northwest Territories. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 165 ft with a max elevation of 716 ft then descends -203 ft.
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Trails in Route

Highline_12,493 ft
Highline_21 mile
Highline_34,157 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Bikepacking
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Highline to Bighill Lake (km 21.5) mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    611 ft
  • Altitude start
    650 ft
  • Altitude end
    610 ft
  • Grade
    -0.3%
  • Grade max
    -63.4%
  • Grade min
    22.5%
  • Distance climb
    5,095 ft
  • Distance down
    3,848 ft
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
Avg: 4.5 (2 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Highline_2
May 23, 2023 @ 10:37am
May 23, 2023
Freshly Flagged - Great Shape
Highline_3
May 23, 2023 @ 10:37am
May 23, 2023
Freshly Flagged - Great Shape
Highline_1
May 23, 2023 @ 10:37am
May 23, 2023
Freshly Flagged - Great Shape
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