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More Stats for Spruce Lake to Tyax via Gun Crk mountain bike route

Mountain Bike

21.2 miles

Distance

1,904 ft

Climb

-3,719 ft

Descent

5,259 ft

High Point

This route starts with a float plane ride from Tyax to Spruce Lake. The flight alone is worth the trip, but this is just the beginning.

After putting bikes together, head around the lake and start the decent through the meadows, and into the forest. This is a roller coaster ride, not a downhill track. Expect to work a bit, and keep eyes open for uphill traffic, with four legs or two, as well as riders.

The route great introduction to the Spruce Lake region. Mind-blowing flowers in the spring. Remember, your in a Provincial Park: don't pick flowers, share the trail, give way to all others, a say "Hi" to people you meet.

There are no easy outs, so be prepared to do your own repairs, both to bike and self. There is also little trail maintenance out here, so be prepared to give back: pack a folding saw, and don't be afraid to use it. Ride don't slide, your mother isn''t coming back to fix the corners

Detailed Description

Spruce Lake to Tyax via Gun Crk is a 21 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,904 ft with a max elevation of 5,259 ft then descends -3,719 ft.

Bridge River Valley Community Association
Tyax Adventures
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Riding area

South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Point to Point
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

1

Spruce Lake Dock Access

Spruce Lake Main

Gun Meadows

Lower Gun Creek Trail (Gun Crk Rd to Jewel)

Gun Creek Rd

Avg time

4 hr 8 min
Altitude change

-1,816 ft
Altitude min

2,741 ft
Altitude start

5,153 ft
Altitude end

3,337 ft
Grade

-1.6%
Grade max

-54.6%
Grade min

41.7%
Distance climb

6 miles
Distance down

13 miles
Distance flat

2 miles

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trail	date	description
Spruce Lake Main	Sep 12, 2024 @ 11:35pm Sep 12, 2024	Trail is running great from end to end.
Gun Meadows	Sep 12, 2024 @ 11:32pm Sep 12, 2024	Trees down in multiple locations - chainsaw required to clear. Most trees down are at the end closest to the lake
Spruce Lake Dock Access	Jun 23, 2024 @ 9:56am Jun 23, 2024	All trails in South Chilcotin Mountains park are open EXCLUDING Lower Gun Creek Trail below Gun Meadows. Expect early season riding conditions: mud, blowdown, and snow at higher elevations. Trail clearing efforts are underway.
Gun Creek Rd	May 2, 2024 @ 7:08am May 2, 2024	reporter
Lower Gun Creek Trail (Gun Crk Rd to Jewel)	May 2, 2024 @ 6:42am May 2, 2024	Recent engineering inspections of the 6.8 and 9.3 km bridges on the Gun Creek Trail identified that the structures have reached the end of life and require replacement. Replacement of both structures is anticipated to take place in the fall. We are working with a consultant to assess and determine the full scope of the fire-damaged facilities, including the Jewel Bridge trailhead bridge and the Eldorado Creek bridge and will develop a restoration plan when this scope has been determined. To protect the public, all portions of Gun Creek Trail between the park boundary (50.906966, - 122.887758) and the junction with Gun Meadows Trail (50.977895, - 122.979425) will remain closed until safe access can be restored. reporter