more stats
3,990 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-350 ft
Descent
00:04:34
Avg time
-341 ft
Altitude change
2,638 ft
Altitude min
2,980 ft
Altitude max
2,980 ft
Altitude start
2,638 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-46.7%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
3,038 ft
Distance down
594 ft
Distance flat
00:04:34
Avg time

Boot Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pineview
    Kamloops, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17365 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,658 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,146 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Kamloops Mountain Bike Trail Association

One of the easier descending routes on the west side of the trail network with less technical difficulty, and also a good climbing route (although watch for bikes coming down fast) to the top of the trail network and the upper map kiosk.

Tags
Berms

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 601 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Boot Chute Trail Reports

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Sep 30, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 30, 2026
Perfect condition just now.
Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:36am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 2, 2026
Getting rutted at the bottom. Difficult to negotiate those corners with it being so dry.
May 25, 2026 @ 1:00am (America/Vancouver)
May 25, 2026
reporter The Pineview west side trails are now open for the season, as of May 25, 2026.
Apr 1, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 1, 2026
reporter The Pineview trail network is now closed for the 2025 season, and will reopen in spring 2026
Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 1, 2026
reporter Pineview East has reopened April 1st /26. Pineview West remains closed until May 25th / 26
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Status:
on Sep 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to boot-chute trailhead (50.649250, -120.410990)

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      3:42 | 1497 | Oct 7, 2012 , Kamloops
      The Boot Chute
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      3:45 | 820 | Dec 4, 2012 , Kamloops

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      1 Review & Comments

      gasman5
      Probably the best climbing trail if you want to get to the top quickly.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Boot Chute located?
      Boot Chute is located in Pineview, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pineview trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.64925, -120.41099.
      ▼ How hard is Boot Chute?
      Boot Chute is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Boot Chute?
      Boot Chute has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 350 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,638 ft to 2,980 ft.
      ▼ Is Boot Chute a point to point trail?
      Boot Chute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Boot Chute?
      Boot Chute is 3,990 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Boot Chute?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Boot Chute. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Boot Chute?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Boot Chute are:
      • June (49 activities)
      • July (47 activities)
      • September (37 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Boot Chute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boot Chute are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Boot Chute?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Boot Chute. The trail is 3,990 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Boot Chute?
      Boot Chute is a very popular trail. There have been 2,747 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,604 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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