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4.9 miles
Distance
1,104 ft
Climb
-963 ft
Descent
2,035 ft
High Point
140 ft
Altitude change
1,129 ft
Altitude min
1,130 ft
Altitude start
1,270 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-48.1%
Grade max
42.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,375 ft
Distance flat
A fun loop of Knox with a small traverse on the way down cutting off of Shale Trail to ride all of Simpson.
Detailed Description
Knox Loop is a 5 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 8 trails. This route climbs 1,104 ft with a max elevation of 2,035 ft then descends -963 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: May 25, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Altitude min1,129 ft
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Altitude start1,130 ft
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Altitude end1,270 ft
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Climb1,104 ft
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Descent-963 ft
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Grade0.5%
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Grade max-48.1%
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Grade min42.8%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2,375 ft
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Trails in Route
| 2,231 ft | |||||
| 820 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
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| 728 ft | |||||
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| 4,485 ft | |||||
| 2,018 ft |
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Route TypeLoop
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Whistler Mountain Biking - Duncan's to AM/PM
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Kelowna, BC Mountain Biking - Shale Trail
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