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1.5 miles
Distance
201 ft
Climb
-342 ft
Descent
00:16:50
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
3,004 ft
Altitude min
3,173 ft
Altitude max
3,145 ft
Altitude start
3,004 ft
Altitude end
-1.735%
Grade
-23.819%
Grade max
16.931%
Grade min
3,316 ft
Distance climb
3,913 ft
Distance down
878 ft
Distance flat
00:16:50
Avg time
Arch Potential Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLillian Lake
Invermere, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Provincial Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Fast, fun and flowy
Trail Supporters
Columbia Valley Cycling Society
since 2019Maintainer
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 113 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 716 rides
- Last: Oct 8, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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Directions to arch-potential trailhead
(50.503891, -116.095469)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.3 • 10 miles • 1,269 ft • 22 • Loop •
A great sampling of what Invermere has to offer. Fast & flowy, great climbs, some techy bits to keep you...
5 Reviews & Comments
archiaf
April 14, 2022 - Frost coming out in shady areas. Should be in condition to ride in a week or so.
andybikehike
Nice, quick, flowy trail. Some fun short climb and some sweet berm/banked sections. Lotsa intermediate level fun
Dclister
Fun intermediate flow trail! Perfect conditions.
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