more stats
2,162 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
87 ft
Altitude change
1,581 ft
Altitude min
1,668 ft
Altitude max
1,581 ft
Altitude start
1,667 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
1,555 ft
Distance climb
203 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time

Broken Bits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72462 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30341 in E-Biking
    • #83965 in Trail Running
    • #139668 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,518 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,049 in E-Biking
    • #4,898 in Trail Running
    • #8,025 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Rolling singletrack with one steeper drop through the trees, then climbing switchbacks to a steep short final rise.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 106 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 909 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Broken Bits located?
      Broken Bits is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.19885, -119.24542.
      ▼ How hard is Broken Bits?
      Broken Bits is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broken Bits?
      Broken Bits has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,581 ft to 1,668 ft.
      ▼ Is Broken Bits a point to point trail?
      Broken Bits is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Broken Bits?
      Broken Bits is 2,162 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broken Bits?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broken Bits. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Broken Bits? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Bits are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broken Bits?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Broken Bits. The trail is 2,162 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Broken Bits?
      Broken Bits is a very popular trail. There have been 5,967 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,928 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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