3.7 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-1,601 ft
Descent
3,012 ft
High Point
-1,375 ft
Altitude change
1,428 ft
Altitude min
2,803 ft
Altitude start
1,427 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-52.3%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
2,749 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,652 ft
Distance flat

These trails are currently closed due to the Eagle Bluff Wildfires, July 2023

Strawberry Creeks Iconic, "Tricky bits" trail, was the first black trail available on the mountain. With Steep Rock chutes, wood features, and undulating rocky terrain this route is a great ride for any high level intermediate to advanced rider.

This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

Detailed Description
Just the Tricky Bits is a 4 mile popular expert unsanctioned route located near Osoyoos British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 226 ft with a max elevation of 3,012 ft then descends -1,601 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Oct 10, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 18, 2026)

Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    52 min 28 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,428 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,803 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,427 ft
  • Climb
    226 ft
  • Descent
    -1,601 ft
  • Grade
    -7.1%
  • Grade max
    -52.3%
  • Grade min
    43.4%
  • Distance climb
    2,749 ft
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,652 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Tricky Bits
Oct 14, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Vancouver)
3 days
All clear except for a few steers. They don’t move. No fear of riders. Fun ride Thanks to those who have cleared and carved out the reroutes.
Cowbell
Oct 10, 2026 @ 7:23pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 10, 2026
Trail is closed do not attempt to ride reporter
Skyfall
Sep 24, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 24, 2026
Trees now cleared on lower section all the way to Cherry Cola. it could use a weed whack but a better option than Punchbowl right now.
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Lower Punch Connector
Jul 18, 2026 @ 11:50am (America/Creston)
Jul 18, 2026
A couple of trees across the trail. Handsaw will clear most of them
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