5.5 miles
Distance
990 ft
Climb
-965 ft
Descent
4,832 ft
High Point
23 ft
Altitude change
4,264 ft
Altitude min
4,306 ft
Altitude start
4,327 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-43.3%
Grade max
31.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,805 ft
Distance flat

A Kimberley classic. This route takes you on the original Magic line route which was also one of the first mountain bike specific trails at the Nordic Center. Three climbs and three descents will leave you smiling, no mater what kind of rider you are. The listed route here utilizes the new Watts Up climb instead of the original Misdirection climb. A must do if you're in Kimberley.

This loop must be done in a clockwise direction. DO NO RIDE OR HIKE UP ANY OF THE DOWNHILL TRAILS.

Detailed Description
Magic Line Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Kimberley British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 990 ft with a max elevation of 4,832 ft then descends -965 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Aug 24, 2026)

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Kimberley Trails Society (www.kimberleytrails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Altitude min
    4,264 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,306 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,327 ft
  • Climb
    990 ft
  • Descent
    -965 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -43.3%
  • Grade min
    31.3%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,805 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Kimberley Nordic Center and Ski Hill
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk south on Sleight of Hand - Magic Line 1 Climb.
  2. Continue for 90 meters.
  3. Keep straight to stay on Sleight of Hand - Magic Line 1 Climb.
  4. Continue for 700 meters.
  5. Keep straight to stay on Sleight of Hand - Magic Line 1 Climb.
  6. Continue for 400 meters.
  7. Bear left onto The Pledge - Magic Line 1 Descent.
  8. Continue for 600 meters.
  9. Turn left onto Nuts and Volts (Short Circuit Cross Country Loop).
  10. Continue for 30 meters.
  11. Walk southeast on Nuts and Volts (Short Circuit Cross Country Loop).
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Walk northeast on Showmanship - Magic Line 2 Climb.
  14. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  15. Bear left onto Misdirection - Magic Line 3 Original Climb.
  16. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  17. Turn right onto Ohm My (Short Circuit Cross Country Loop).
  18. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  19. Walk south on Watts Up?.
  20. Continue for 900 meters.
  21. Walk northeast on Misdirection - Magic Line 3 Original Climb.
  22. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  23. Turn right onto Moe Magic Moe Problems.
  24. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  25. Keep right to take The Prestige - Magic Line 3 Descent.
  26. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  27. Bear right onto Sleight of Hand - Magic Line 1 Climb.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Make a sharp left onto Happy Hans Loop.
  30. Continue for 40 meters.
  31. Make a right U-turn to stay on Happy Hans Loop.
  32. Continue for 30 meters.
  33. Keep left to take Sleight of Hand - Magic Line 1 Climb.
  34. Continue for 100 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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The Prestige - Magic Line 3 Descent
Sep 19, 2026 @ 6:38pm (America/Edmonton)
2 days
tree hanging over ml3 descent, close to the top. also blocking the hiking trail.
The Pledge - Magic Line 1 Descent
Aug 24, 2026 @ 1:07pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 24, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Watts Up?
Jul 24, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 24, 2026
Tree cleared/trail clear
The Intermission - Magic Line 3 Connector
Jul 23, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 23, 2026
Tree cleared/trail clear
Showmanship - Magic Line 2 Climb
Jul 22, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Creston)
Jul 22, 2026
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