Mountain Bike

3 miles

Distance

642 ft

Climb

-634 ft

Descent

4,376 ft

High Point

This hike explores the furthest western boundary of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Follow an old resource road to the top of the plateau and overlook grassland and ranchland as far as the eye can see. keep an eye out for one of our Cypress Hills hidden green benches (its a great place to take in the views). The terrain is uneven as there is no maintained trail, so you have to find the best way through the grasses and the plants but the walk to the top is easy otherwise. On your way down follow the ridge all the way back to the parking lot.

Local Trail Association

670 Collective (670collective.ca)

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Details

Riding area

Elkwater
Primary Activity

Hike
Other Activities
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
Difficulty rating

Blue
Ridelogs

1

More Stats for West Side CHIPP mountain bike route

Altitude change

7 ft
Altitude min

3,737 ft
Altitude start

3,737 ft
Altitude end

3,743 ft
Grade max

-51.3%
Grade min

31.1%
Distance climb

1 mile
Distance down

1 mile
Distance flat

528 ft

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