2,759 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-74 ft
Descent
00:04:59
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Big Dipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Penticton Street Maze
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #14519 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83200 in Trail Running
    • #15516 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking

In memory of one of the most dedicated, hardest working trail builders this community has ever had. This trail is dedicated in memory of Ron Diprose aka "Dipper".
Features Features Features... BY FAR the most popular trail in the entire Maze section. All features have an easy-out so families can ride this trail together

*note* starting point of trail is also at starting point of Tye Dye Newt. Turn left for Big Dipper

Thanks to everyone from the Chain Gang who spent countless hours to make one of the most fun, flowing, tech, feature-based trails in the area!

#dipperwoulddoit

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Big Dipper mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -73 ft
  • Altitude min
    250 ft
  • Altitude max
    325 ft
  • Altitude start
    324 ft
  • Altitude end
    249 ft
  • Grade
    -2.7%
  • Grade max
    -11%
  • Grade min
    4.4%
  • Distance climb
    184 ft
  • Distance down
    1,696 ft
  • Distance flat
    604 ft
  • Avg time
    00:04:59
  • Avg reverse time
    00:07:43
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      Big Dipper Trail Reports

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      Sep 4, 2024 @ 7:15pm
      Sep 4, 2024
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      Sep 15, 2023 @ 12:06pm
      Sep 15, 2023
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      Apr 1, 2023 @ 9:45am
      Apr 1, 2023
      Sep 20, 2022 @ 6:06pm
      Sep 20, 2022
      reporter Loose rocks. Careful on holding the line
      Sep 17, 2022 @ 6:45pm
      Sep 17, 2022
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      6 Months
      • 13 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
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      • 226 rides
      • Last: Nov 23, 2024

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      Maze Loop (Intermediate) ~1 hour featured6 miles

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