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1,539 ft
Distance
-296 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-297 ft
Altitude change
2,947 ft
Altitude min
3,244 ft
Altitude max
3,244 ft
Altitude start
2,946 ft
Altitude end
-19.3%
Grade
-82.8%
Grade max
-3.8%
Grade min
1,539 ft
Distance down
00:02:04
Avg time

BTA Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gillard
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85849 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51197 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Rec Sites and Trail BC

BTA is a fun ripper with a steep section in the middle. All the wooden features are gone.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 33 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Sep 23, 2025 @ 4:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 23, 2025
 Tree cleared
Sep 22, 2025 @ 4:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 22, 2025
 12" tree down across trail right before the chutes
Aug 4, 2025 @ 7:38am
Aug 4, 2025
Jun 7, 2025 @ 2:10pm
Jun 7, 2025
May 20, 2025 @ 5:41pm
May 20, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to bta trailhead (49.769440, -119.449880)

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        May 3, 2015 @ 7:25pm
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        May 3, 2015 @ 7:26pm
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        May 3, 2015 @ 7:26pm
        May 3, 2015

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        BTA in the fall
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        4:16 | 1043 | Nov 2, 2014 , Kelowna

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        125
        2026 Marin Wild Side MEGA Enduro Long and E-Bike
        ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 4,029 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
        Marin Wildside MEGA Enduro - Long and E-Bike Course Stage 1) First Notch FULL Stage 2) to bottom of Stage...
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        CatsAss>Fist First>Wobbly Pops
        3 miles • 31 ft • 15 • Shuttled •
        The kind of technical trail where you will have a huge smile on your face no matter how fast you go.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About BTA

        ▼ Where is BTA located?
        BTA is located in Gillard, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Gillard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76944, -119.44988.
        ▼ How hard is BTA?
        BTA is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 19.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for BTA?
        The trail has 296 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,947 ft to 3,244 ft.
        ▼ How long is BTA?
        BTA is 1,539 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on BTA?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on BTA. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BTA?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BTA are:
        • June (10 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access BTA? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to BTA are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride BTA?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride BTA. The trail is 1,539 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is BTA?
        BTA is a very popular trail. There have been 637 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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