more stats
3,171 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-445 ft
Descent
00:08:48
Avg time
-427 ft
Altitude change
2,682 ft
Altitude min
3,109 ft
Altitude max
3,109 ft
Altitude start
2,682 ft
Altitude end
-13.452%
Grade
-35%
Grade max
31.285%
Grade min
123 ft
Distance climb
2,627 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:08:48
Avg time

Bottle Rocket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Pope Provincial Park
    Fort St. James, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #136211 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #385338 in Trail Running
    • #321011 in Hiking
    • #10309 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,019 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #14,163 in Trail Running
    • #13,159 in Hiking
    • #474 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr-Nov (snow depending)
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

A fun steep tech trail with a few flow sections.

Access Info

easiest route is to climb the 1.5km up the east side of Nature's Own

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumpsRock gardensRock slabs

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 7, 2025
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Bottle Rocket Trail Reports

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May 4, 2025 @ 8:41pm
May 4, 2025
 Great
Aug 30, 2023 @ 9:28am
Aug 30, 2023
Apr 8, 2020 @ 4:31pm
Apr 8, 2020
BC Parks closure due to COVID-19 [L=https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020ENV0019-000645]https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020ENV0019-000645[/L]
Jun 24, 2019 @ 10:07am
Jun 24, 2019
 Dry as of yesterday, 1 tree down near the top
Apr 28, 2019 @ 6:00pm
Apr 28, 2019
 Freshly raked and cut out
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Status:
on May 4, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bottle-rocket trailhead (54.472140, -124.285240)
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      Jun 18, 2019 @ 7:29am
      Jun 18, 2019

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      GoPro: Bottle Rocket visit May 18th 2019
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      0:20 | 131 | May 20, 2019 , Fort St. James
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      1 Review & Comments

      guyridler guyridler
      Tree down at the top of trail. Needs a chainsaw

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bottle Rocket located?
      Bottle Rocket is located in Mt. Pope Provincial Park, Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Pope Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.47214, -124.28524.
      ▼ How hard is Bottle Rocket?
      Bottle Rocket is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.452%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottle Rocket?
      Bottle Rocket has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 445 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,682 ft to 3,109 ft.
      ▼ Is Bottle Rocket a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bottle Rocket is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bottle Rocket?
      Bottle Rocket is 3,171 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottle Rocket?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottle Rocket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottle Rocket?
      Bottle Rocket is best visited during: Apr-Nov (snow depending).
      ▼ How do I access Bottle Rocket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottle Rocket are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottle Rocket?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Bottle Rocket. The trail is 3,171 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bottle Rocket?
      Bottle Rocket is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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