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More Stats for Warner Lake Float Plane Drop mountain bike route

Mountain Bike

28.1 miles

Distance

1,331 ft

Climb

-4,062 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

The Warner Lake float plane drop is 'The' go to ride in the Chilcotins, it is also officially an IMBA Epic ride. Expect flowing single track and incredible views. This is a long day in the saddle so make sure that you bring lots of water, a Gore-Tex jacket, a paper map of the area, spare parts, tools, food and whatever else you like to bring on all day epic rides.

For a shorter option you can also fly into Spruce Lake. You might also want to leave a vehicle to avoid the final climb at the junction of Tayughton Lake Rd and Gun Creek Road as the final few kilometers up to the lodge can be shattering at the end of a long day in the saddle.

Detailed Description

Warner Lake Float Plane Drop is a highly rated 28 mile popular intermediate route located near South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 1,331 ft with a max elevation of 6,135 ft then descends -4,062 ft.

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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

One Direction
Physical rating

Hard
Ridelogs

2

Warner Pass Trail

Lower Gun Creek Trail (Jewel to Spruce)

Gun Creek Rd

Tyaughton Lake Road

Avg time

1 hr 2 min
Altitude change

-2,732 ft
Altitude min

2,754 ft
Altitude start

6,093 ft
Altitude end

3,360 ft
Grade

-1.8%
Grade max

-45.6%
Grade min

22.6%
Distance climb

7 miles
Distance down

19 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

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ATV - 50 inches
OHV, SxS - 60 inches
Jeep - 72 inches

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trail	date	description
Tyaughton Lake Road	Aug 18, 2023 @ 6:51am Aug 18, 2023	Downton Lake fire jumped Gun Creek afternoon of the 17th, much of the Lick Creek area is now burning and the area under evacuation order.
Gun Creek Rd	Aug 18, 2023 @ 6:43am Aug 18, 2023	Downton Lake fire jumped Gun Creek afternoon of the 17th, much of the Lick Creek area is now burning and the area under evacuation order.
Warner Pass Trail	Aug 2, 2023 @ 5:43pm Aug 2, 2023	SCMP CLOSED due to Downton Lake fire https://bcparks.ca/south-chilcotin-mountains-park/#park-advisory-details-container
Lower Gun Creek Trail (Jewel to Spruce)	Aug 2, 2023 @ 5:43pm Aug 2, 2023	SCMP CLOSED due to Downton Lake fire https://bcparks.ca/south-chilcotin-mountains-park/#park-advisory-details-container