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1,707 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-144 ft
Altitude change
1,659 ft
Altitude min
1,802 ft
Altitude max
1,802 ft
Altitude start
1,659 ft
Altitude end
-24.078%
Grade max
2.989%
Grade min
164 ft
Distance climb
1,357 ft
Distance down
185 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time
Cairn Details
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Activities
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- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKalamalka Lake
Vernon, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Nice easy singletrack through the woods connecting the Lookout Trail to Wild Earp. Pops you out just above the switchbacks down to Cosens Bay. When descending the Lookout Trail, look for a small rock cairn that signals the start of this trail leading off to the left. Not sure what the official name of this trail is (or if it even has one).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles average
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- 627 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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(50.206660, -119.270760)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cairn
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Where is Cairn located?
Cairn is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.20666, -119.27076.
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How hard is Cairn?
Cairn is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Cairn?
Cairn has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,659 ft to 1,802 ft.
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Is Cairn a point to point trail?
Cairn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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