more stats
2,402 ft
Distance
189 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:07:28
Avg time
148 ft
Altitude change
1,761 ft
Altitude min
1,911 ft
Altitude max
1,761 ft
Altitude start
1,909 ft
Altitude end
6.2%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
48.3%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:07:28
Avg time

Cougar Trap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74238 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19345 in E-Biking
    • #89428 in Trail Running
    • #130132 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,662 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,271 in E-Biking
    • #5,184 in Trail Running
    • #7,233 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

New trail from the Cougar Canyon Parking Lot connecting to Crash of '08.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 139 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,307 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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on Aug 12, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.57 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cougar-trap trailhead (50.189040, -119.264800)
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      210
      Vernon Ladies Shop Ride #5
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,405 ft • 8 •
      Vernon Ladies Virtual Shop Ride #5 Head out from the Cougar lot. Take the road until taking a right on...
      196
      Stone Sisters from Cougar Canyon Parking Lot
      ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 1,113 ft • 10 • Loop •
      This is a favourite short loop starting from the Cougar Canyon Parking Lot and just going up the lower...
      182
      NOCS Social Ride #2 Intermediate 2023
      ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,788 ft • 9 •
      NOCS Social Ride #2 brought to you by Sun Country Cycle! get up to twisted sister and make your way back...
      3.3 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 25%
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      valour59 valour59
      Its a bit stiff to start off the parking lot but once warmed up its a good prep for the other trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cougar Trap located?
      Cougar Trap is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.18904, -119.2648.
      ▼ How hard is Cougar Trap?
      Cougar Trap is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cougar Trap?
      Cougar Trap has 189 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,761 ft to 1,911 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cougar Trap?
      Cougar Trap is 2,402 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cougar Trap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cougar Trap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cougar Trap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cougar Trap are:
      • May (124 activities)
      • June (86 activities)
      • April (85 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cougar Trap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cougar Trap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cougar Trap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Cougar Trap. The trail is 2,402 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cougar Trap?
      Cougar Trap is a very popular trail. There have been 7,577 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,301 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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