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798 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:01:02
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
2,321 ft
Altitude min
2,402 ft
Altitude max
2,399 ft
Altitude start
2,322 ft
Altitude end
-9.661%
Grade
-25.286%
Grade max
12.849%
Grade min
124 ft
Distance climb
493 ft
Distance down
181 ft
Distance flat
00:01:02
Avg time

Cryptogamic Soil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Kenna Cartwright Park
    Kamloops, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #206880 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72545 in E-Biking
    • #75670 in Trail Running
    • #84706 in Hiking
    • #4135 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Kamloops Nature Park

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Aug 24, 2023
 reporter Nature Park and trails open again after CoK fire closure (effective Aug 24th)
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Aug 20, 2023
 reporter CoK Nature Park trails closed due to Wildfire Risk - Aug 18
Aug 12, 2023 @ 9:26am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cryptogamic Soil

        ▼ Where is Cryptogamic Soil located?
        Cryptogamic Soil is located in Kenna Cartwright Park, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kenna Cartwright Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.67627, -120.41947.
        ▼ How hard is Cryptogamic Soil?
        Cryptogamic Soil is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.661%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cryptogamic Soil?
        Cryptogamic Soil has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,321 ft to 2,402 ft.
        ▼ Is Cryptogamic Soil a point to point trail?
        Cryptogamic Soil is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cryptogamic Soil?
        Cryptogamic Soil is 798 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cryptogamic Soil?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cryptogamic Soil. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cryptogamic Soil?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cryptogamic Soil are:
        • May (18 activities)
        • April (16 activities)
        • October (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cryptogamic Soil? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cryptogamic Soil are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cryptogamic Soil?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Cryptogamic Soil. The trail is 798 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cryptogamic Soil?
        Cryptogamic Soil is a moderately popular trail. There have been 438 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 427 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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