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1.0 mile
Distance
359 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:21:17
Avg time
333 ft
Altitude change
3,051 ft
Altitude min
3,385 ft
Altitude max
3,051 ft
Altitude start
3,383 ft
Altitude end
6.2%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
3,757 ft
Distance climb
883 ft
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat
00:21:17
Avg time
Cartwright Summit Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCartwright Mountain
Summerland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#554 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #2,769 in E-Biking
- #5,866 in Trail Running
- #4,109 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2022
On the Joyride descent a few minutes past the picnic table, you'll see the signed entrance on your left at the bottom of the long shale sidecut (just before the whoops). It's not an easy climb, and the trail is still being improved, but it's worth the grunt for some big views from the top. Currently an out-n-back, with potential for future routes down.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 16 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 105 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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3 Reviews & Comments
PetersonTribe
Riding well. No fatbike required but recommend studded tires. Love the picnic table at the summit.
dldewar
Great uphill. Very challenging. Trail has been mainly built and is great. Awesome view from the summit.
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