more stats
1,707 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:02:05
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
00:02:05
Avg time

Cairn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30101 in E-Biking
    • #57093 in Trail Running
    • #74527 in Hiking
    • #8406 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,888 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,028 in E-Biking
    • #3,173 in Trail Running
    • #3,828 in Hiking
    • #440 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 120 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 700 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Aug 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Cairn?
      Cairn is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Cairn?
      Cairn is 1,707 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cairn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cairn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cairn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cairn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cairn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cairn. The trail is 1,707 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cairn?
      Cairn is a very popular trail. There have been 5,364 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,583 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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