1.5 miles
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-550 ft
Descent
00:30:26
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Borderline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kruger Mountain/Blue Lake/Kilpoola
    Osoyoos, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    February to December
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Year Opened
    2017

Borderline follows a well-worn network of game trails across the north slopes of the Similkameen Valley between the Nighthawk Crossing and Osoyoos, offering spectacular views of the Similkameen Gorge and Osoyoos Lake, or the Cascades and the dunes when traveling West.

The first (Western) two thirds of the trail rides mostly like a flowy XC line and isn't particularly technical, but an occasional steep descent or section of rock tech will keep you on your toes. This section is on a southern aspect through sagebrush and offers little shade, making it a great early morning ride in the Summer, and a great early/late season ride, too.

The last third of the trail dives into the trees for a few hundred meters of flowy turns in the shade before emerging onto a final descent through the sage.

A fantastic trail running or hiking line. Cyclists please give right of way, to both pedestrians and horses. Much of the trail is naturally twinned, providing easy right-of-way routes and an alternate climb trail for anyone wishing to access the start of the trail from the East. When in doubt, keep right.

NOTE: This trail runs very close to the Canada/US border in at least two spots. The fence is in obvious, and impossible to miss. DO NOT CROSS. The border is patrolled regularly from both sides, and even an accidental crossing carries a $5000 fine.

Access Info

To access from the West, you can ride along the two track south from Kilpoola Lake, taking the south Sagebrush Slopes fork (Kruger Mountain Road) until you reach the trailhead.

While there is no signage, East-West riders will find fairly obvious alternate climb lines available for most steep sections, or sections where downhill riders may be approaching with significant speed. Keep right, and you'll have an easier/safer climb.

This trail is unsanctioned.

More Stats for Borderline mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -476 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,027 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,557 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,503 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,028 ft
  • Grade
    -6%
  • Grade max
    -53.3%
  • Grade min
    20.5%
  • Distance climb
    1,421 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    899 ft
  • Avg time
    00:30:26
  • Avg reverse time
    00:30:35
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      Oct 25, 2024 @ 7:14am
      Oct 25, 2024
      Aug 25, 2023 @ 3:27pm
      Aug 25, 2023
      Large tree down just at the East entrance of the wooded section, just above the drop down to the road. Otherwise, other than a rake and a trim,...
      Aug 6, 2023 @ 6:41pm
      Aug 6, 2023
      reporter Significantly burnt, please give it time for moisture to return.
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