4.6 miles
Distance
698 ft
Climb
-702 ft
Descent
2,782 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
2,340 ft
Altitude min
2,344 ft
Altitude start
2,339 ft
Altitude end
-36.7%
Grade max
23.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,893 ft
Distance flat

Riding this route or entering this area is at your own risk. You could get hurt or die and if you do the route creator is not liable for any damage to property, land owner or trail user or any damage to any other parties involved.

A medium length loop with less vertical and few steep sections.


This route like all the trails in this riding area are covered with roots rocks and other natural features. They are hand built with very few man made structures. They route is best ridden on a full suspension cross country bike or a trail bike. The route has no shuttle access anywhere and there is significant climbing most of which is on sweet single track that is fun going up or down. Fitness is an asset. The route is typically done counter-clockwise. Which ever direction you choose watch for other users such as hikers/trail runners and dog walkers. Most people would start at the parking lot located just past Stones bay road that is located beside the graveyard.

Disclaimer:
All trails in this area are unsanctioned and may have fallen trees and other hazards, including wildlife. They may not be maintained at all. The information may not be up to date and you should follow any restrictions regarding access to this trail system from any landowners or government bodies. Riding this route or entering this area is at your own risk. You could get hurt or die and if you do the route creator is not liable for any damage to property, land owner or trail user or any damage to any other parties involved. Please respect the land the trails they are on by not littering or damaging the property in any way.

Detailed Description
Sturgeon is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Fort St. James British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 698 ft with a max elevation of 2,782 ft then descends -702 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Oct 12, 2025)

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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 20 min
  • Altitude change
    -4 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,340 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,344 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,339 ft
  • Climb
    698 ft
  • Descent
    -702 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.7%
  • Grade min
    23.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,893 ft

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Scary Star Wars
Oct 12, 2025 @ 4:03pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 12, 2025
As said in earlier ride log, bottom half is completely over grown. And it's all prickly bushes. Don't bother riding this trail.
Lumpy's
Aug 30, 2023 @ 9:28am
Aug 30, 2023
Clearcut
Jun 9, 2020 @ 7:38pm
Jun 9, 2020
Dry, Saskatoons are blooming.
Burnt Bear
Jun 9, 2020 @ 7:35pm
Jun 9, 2020
Son of Sidewinder
Apr 6, 2020 @ 12:48pm
Apr 6, 2020
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