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2.6 miles
Distance
397 ft
Climb
-385 ft
Descent
00:24:17
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
3,200 ft
Altitude min
3,422 ft
Altitude max
3,254 ft
Altitude start
3,264 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,139 ft
Distance flat
00:24:17
Avg time

Bonehead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #3
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117443 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98813 in E-Biking
    • #278827 in Trail Running
    • #307125 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

Nice intermediate ride with a good mix of climbing and descending.

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Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Edmonton)
Feb 13, 2026
reporter OFFICIAL CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST: Ride only when the trails are frozen / firm. We are turning around when we encounter soft conditions - are...
Oct 18, 2025 @ 12:10pm (America/Creston)
Oct 18, 2025
Sep 13, 2025 @ 10:33am (America/Creston)
Sep 13, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bonehead

        Where is Bonehead located?
        Bonehead is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52064, -115.72596.
        How hard is Bonehead?
        Bonehead is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Bonehead?
        Bonehead has 397 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 385 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,200 ft to 3,422 ft.
        How long is Bonehead?
        Bonehead is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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