more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-830 ft
Descent
00:19:39
Avg time
-757 ft
Altitude change
2,962 ft
Altitude min
3,758 ft
Altitude max
3,719 ft
Altitude start
2,963 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-50.2%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
1,460 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:19:39
Avg time

Be Kind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2423 in E-Biking
    • #102316 in Trail Running
    • #118976 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,173 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #204 in E-Biking
    • #5,890 in Trail Running
    • #6,445 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2020

New tech flow dark blue trail from Paligap to Rotten Cabin and then leads into Flovid , a blue flow trail to HRT near 36 DD / Twista. Be Kind is now officially open as of October 2020 This trail is Kal Parks newest tech trail that is on the dark blue end of things. Some awesome side hits to keep everyone entertained mixed with fun tech along the whole way!

Access Info

Either shuttle to the top and ride down Pali Gap or pedal up Stone Free, Stoned Again, and Pali Gap until you find the start of trail.

Trail Supporters
  • Contour Trails
    2020 - 2021
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 165 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 944 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Be Kind Trail Reports

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Oct 11, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston)
Oct 11, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 @ 12:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 4, 2026
 Tree across the trail but still not fallen…you can ride under it but she’s coming down soon…
Sep 19, 2026 @ 3:08pm (America/Creston)
Sep 19, 2026
Jul 7, 2026 @ 4:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 7, 2026
May 27, 2026 @ 4:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 27, 2026
 reporter Cleared all the blow down May 15th
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Status:
on Oct 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.38 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sep 4, 2021 @ 10:41pm
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      Oct 15, 2020 @ 2:40pm
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      Videos

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      Riding Be Kind in Vernon B.C. | Flowy but...
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      7:32 | 101 | Apr 19, 2026 , Vernon
      40ft slab on new rake and ride trail
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      13:20 | 394 | Apr 20, 2024 , Vernon
      Be Nice - Kalamalka Mtn
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      10:06 | 416 | Jul 16, 2023 , Vernon
      youtuber Be Kind - Okanagan Mountain Biking
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      6:52 | 542 | May 31, 2023 , Vernon

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      12 Reviews & Comments

      LindaHty5sV
      Love this trail!! I like the jankness! Nice & long too. I would say dark blue.
      roanz roanz
      Cleared by ##kaltiretrailcrew April 16 2024
      Twowheelsforever
      Dark blue trail, getting bed in nicely with time. Phenomenal trail!! I’m not really into butter smooth blue trails, so the extra tech plus speedy flow made it soooo good!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Be Kind located?
      Be Kind is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.17707, -119.2411.
      ▼ How hard is Be Kind?
      Be Kind is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Be Kind?
      Be Kind has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 830 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,962 ft to 3,758 ft.
      ▼ How long is Be Kind?
      Be Kind is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Be Kind?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Be Kind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Be Kind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Be Kind are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Be Kind?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Be Kind. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Be Kind?
      Be Kind is a very popular trail. There have been 5,138 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,077 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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