This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1.6 miles
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-1,057 ft
Descent
00:10:00
Avg time
-1,012 ft
Altitude change
2,656 ft
Altitude min
3,671 ft
Altitude max
3,668 ft
Altitude start
2,656 ft
Altitude end
-63.792%
Grade max
22.048%
Grade min
637 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,567 ft
Distance flat
00:10:00
Avg time

Builders Only Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Powers Creek
    West Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Skinny, Teeter Totter

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AI Generated Description

Builders Only is a 3 km less popular black diamond difficulty closed singletrack trail located near West Kelowna British Columbia. It has rock slabs and wooden features. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only. It features a-frame, drop, jump, rock face, skinny and teeter totter. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 2, 2025
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Builders Only Trail Reports

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Apr 5, 2026 @ 4:27pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 5, 2026
 Cleared all downed trees top to bottom with a chainsaw. Almost all features in need of major repair. Rideable though. #MakePowersGreatAgain
Jun 8, 2024 @ 5:32pm
Jun 8, 2024
 trail is open
Apr 30, 2022 @ 10:39am
Apr 30, 2022
 Still some snow at the top. 7 trees across trail. Features are all "look before you leap"
Apr 16, 2022 @ 7:20pm
Apr 16, 2022
Trail is snowy until it parallels the atv track. Pretty much completely dry after first Lilly pad feature
Jan 5, 2022 @ 9:05am
Jan 5, 2022
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Status:
on Apr 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.92 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to builders-only trailhead (49.879260, -119.699320)
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      Old School Skinnies at Powers Creek
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      0:44 | 1162 | Mar 6, 2019 , West Kelowna
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      0:57 | 283 | May 17, 2011 , West Kelowna
      Builders only in the snow
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      2:37 | 168 | Nov 23, 2008 , West Kelowna
      Top of builders in the snow
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      0:52 | 125 | Dec 6, 2008 , West Kelowna
      3.9 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 57%
      4 ★ 14%
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      2 ★ 14%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Wes-Barber Wes-Barber
      Trail shouldn’t be closed. It’s rough and needs work but is rideable.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Builders Only located?
      Builders Only is located in Powers Creek, West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Powers Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.87926, -119.69932.
      ▼ How hard is Builders Only?
      Builders Only is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Builders Only?
      Builders Only has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,057 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,656 ft to 3,671 ft.
      ▼ Is Builders Only a point to point trail?
      Yes, Builders Only is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Builders Only?
      Builders Only is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Builders Only?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Builders Only. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Builders Only? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Builders Only are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Builders Only?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Builders Only. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Builders Only?
      Builders Only is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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