more stats
883 ft
Distance
-106 ft
Descent
00:01:08
Avg time
-106 ft
Altitude change
3,708 ft
Altitude min
3,814 ft
Altitude max
3,814 ft
Altitude start
3,707 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
804 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:08
Avg time

Big Ears Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Desous
    Williams Lake, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #226092 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52185 in E-Biking
    • #426983 in Trail Running
    • #326621 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #9,023 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,599 in E-Biking
    • #14,469 in Trail Running
    • #13,347 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2018

Short machine-built connector trail ,that allows rides to skip the black DH zones and flow around to easier sections of the frontside.Right onto OOsue, without using Lower Red Gate.

Tags
BermsMachine-built
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Ears located?
      Big Ears is located in Desous, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Desous trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.97234, -122.21644.
      ▼ How hard is Big Ears?
      Big Ears is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Ears?
      The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,708 ft to 3,814 ft.
      ▼ How long is Big Ears?
      Big Ears is 883 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Ears?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Ears. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Ears? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Ears are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Ears?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Big Ears. The trail is 883 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Ears?
      Big Ears is a moderately popular trail. There have been 113 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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