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1.1 miles
Distance
244 ft
Climb
-234 ft
Descent
00:11:46
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
1,891 ft
Altitude min
2,097 ft
Altitude max
1,953 ft
Altitude start
1,962 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-40.5%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
3,022 ft
Distance climb
2,208 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:11:46
Avg time

Balsamroot Bluff Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Knox Mountain Park
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43553 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21106 in Trail Running
    • #39343 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    city of kelowna

Nice views of the lake and good flow to the trail. Handy for linking back to Simpson & Shale trails.

Access Info

Main trail head accessed off of Knox Mountain Dr, near the Pioneer Pavilion. Can also be accessed on the east side of the loop from Magic Estates Trail, and the SE corner of the loop from Balsam Root Connection.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to balsamroot-bluff-loop trailhead (49.914360, -119.482070)

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        Shredding With Kamloops Shred Club!
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        SVRN Grouper Knox.Apex>Balsom>Simpson>Shale
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        For this Sovereign Cycle group ride we're heading up the (instead of the road) to the upper lookout. From...
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        Okanagan NE Knox Classic
        ★ 1.0 • 5 miles • 1,156 ft • 6 •
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        covfefe
        8 miles • 1,600 ft • 16 •
        Full mountain loop that covers most of the park. Great views with a nice balance of climbs and drops.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Balsamroot Bluff Loop

        ▼ Where is Balsamroot Bluff Loop located?
        Balsamroot Bluff Loop is located in Knox Mountain Park, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Knox Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.91436, -119.48207.
        ▼ How hard is Balsamroot Bluff Loop?
        Balsamroot Bluff Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Balsamroot Bluff Loop?
        Balsamroot Bluff Loop has 244 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,891 ft to 2,097 ft.
        ▼ Is Balsamroot Bluff Loop a point to point trail?
        Balsamroot Bluff Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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