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5.1 miles
Distance
601 ft
Climb
-615 ft
Descent
3,732 ft
High Point
-13 ft
Altitude change
3,519 ft
Altitude min
3,648 ft
Altitude start
3,635 ft
Altitude end
-33.5%
Grade max
46.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,156 ft
Distance flat
This loop starts by tracking through the forest on rolling singletrack before descending and ascending with the Cross river, to the Cross/Kootenay Confluence and downstream along the Kootenay.
Detailed Description
Nipika Canyonside Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Radium Hot Springs British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 601 ft with a max elevation of 3,732 ft then descends -615 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Sep 1, 2026)
Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time1 hr 33 min
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Altitude change-13 ft
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Altitude min3,519 ft
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Altitude start3,648 ft
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Altitude end3,635 ft
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Climb601 ft
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Descent-615 ft
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Grade max-33.5%
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Grade min46.9%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat2,156 ft
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Trails in Route
| 3,950 ft | |||||
| 1,289 ft | |||||
| 3,274 ft | |||||
| 1,932 ft | |||||
| 1,841 ft | |||||
| 955 ft | |||||
| 1,965 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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