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1,450 ft
Distance
-95 ft
Descent
00:01:49
Avg time
-95 ft
Altitude change
1,828 ft
Altitude min
1,923 ft
Altitude max
1,923 ft
Altitude start
1,827 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
1,450 ft
Distance down
00:01:49
Avg time

Dog Patch Direct Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119192 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61802 in E-Biking
    • #121686 in Trail Running
    • #322052 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Steep connector to Dog Patch on the way to the lower trails.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Dec 24, 2025 @ 1:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 24, 2025
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Jun 3, 2025 @ 4:19pm
Jun 3, 2025
 Volunteer trail patrol post wind event - no debris or trees of concern noted on trail
May 1, 2025 @ 4:42pm
May 1, 2025
 reporter I don't know what shape it's in, but I do know it's open.
Apr 3, 2025 @ 8:15am
Apr 3, 2025
 reporter All trails on Upper Macpherson have been marked as closed due to snow cover for now. Please update their status if you get a chance to ride them.
Sep 29, 2024 @ 11:21am
Sep 29, 2024
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on Dec 24, 2025
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Directions to dog-patch-direct trailhead (50.959413, -118.227621)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Patch Direct

        ▼ Where is Dog Patch Direct located?
        Dog Patch Direct is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.95941, -118.22762.
        ▼ How hard is Dog Patch Direct?
        Dog Patch Direct is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dog Patch Direct?
        The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,828 ft to 1,923 ft.
        ▼ Is Dog Patch Direct a point to point trail?
        Dog Patch Direct is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dog Patch Direct?
        Dog Patch Direct is 1,450 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dog Patch Direct?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dog Patch Direct. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dog Patch Direct?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dog Patch Direct are:
        • July (16 activities)
        • August (15 activities)
        • May (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Dog Patch Direct? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dog Patch Direct are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dog Patch Direct?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Dog Patch Direct. The trail is 1,450 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dog Patch Direct?
        Dog Patch Direct is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 366 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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