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1.4 miles
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-1,065 ft
Descent
00:27:09
Avg time
-972 ft
Altitude change
3,110 ft
Altitude min
4,082 ft
Altitude max
4,082 ft
Altitude start
3,110 ft
Altitude end
-12.8%
Grade
-47.3%
Grade max
38.6%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
804 ft
Distance flat
00:27:09
Avg time

Big Ed Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34819 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48756 in E-Biking
    • #49587 in Trail Running
    • #121409 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Skinny

Long and demanding downhill with everything from steep and technical to fast and flowy. Double black due to remoteness to access in case of emergency. A couple of the double black moves have easy ways that are the main route now.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026 @ 12:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
Cleared head hunter tree leaning across trail after initial chutes
Jul 9, 2026 @ 7:18am (America/Creston)
Jul 9, 2026
 Dry but running great
Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:34am (America/Creston)
Jun 2, 2026
 Trail is running great but massive brown bear around the top…make plenty of noise
May 1, 2026 @ 7:36am (America/Creston)
May 1, 2026
 Running great..
Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:13am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 18, 2026
 All clear
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on Jul 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.32 (35 votes)
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        Directions to big-ed trailhead (50.185680, -119.203540)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Ed

        ▼ Where is Big Ed located?
        Big Ed is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.18568, -119.20354.
        ▼ How hard is Big Ed?
        Big Ed is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Ed?
        Big Ed has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,065 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,110 ft to 4,082 ft.
        ▼ How long is Big Ed?
        Big Ed is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Ed?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Ed. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Ed?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Ed are:
        • June (41 activities)
        • July (31 activities)
        • September (25 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Big Ed? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Ed are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Ed?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Big Ed. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Ed?
        Big Ed is a very popular trail. There have been 1,770 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,684 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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