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1.2 miles
Distance
267 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:17:37
Avg time
210 ft
Altitude change
2,139 ft
Altitude min
2,374 ft
Altitude max
2,139 ft
Altitude start
2,349 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
3,944 ft
Distance climb
1,663 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:17:37
Avg time

Black Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43510 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24941 in E-Biking
    • #35723 in Trail Running
    • #119196 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Lots of variety. A very challenging, rooty climb (or fun, rooty descent) from the nordic day lodge then a fast fun traverse to TNT.

Trail Supporters
  • Paramount Recreation
    since 2024
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 583 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (25 votes)
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        Directions to black-forest trailhead (50.942840, -118.222990)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Forest

        Where is Black Forest located?
        Black Forest is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.94284, -118.22299.
        How hard is Black Forest?
        Black Forest is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Black Forest?
        Black Forest has 267 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,139 ft to 2,374 ft.
        Is Black Forest a point to point trail?
        Black Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Black Forest?
        Black Forest is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Black Forest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Forest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Black Forest?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Forest are:
        • June (98 activities)
        • July (94 activities)
        • August (71 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Black Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Black Forest?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Black Forest. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Black Forest?
        Black Forest is a very popular trail. There have been 3,022 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,257 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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