more stats
3,274 ft
Distance
-282 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
-282 ft
Altitude change
2,751 ft
Altitude min
3,033 ft
Altitude max
3,033 ft
Altitude start
2,753 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
2,802 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:04:30
Avg time

Down the Hatch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pineview
    Kamloops, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57875 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15237 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,793 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #999 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Kamloops Mountain Bike Trail Association

Fun trail following mostly the fall line. A few jumps, steeps and berms. Downhill only. Partially rebuilt in 2025.

Tags
BermsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 174 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 441 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Down the Hatch Trail Reports

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Oct 6, 2026 @ 3:25pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 6, 2026
 Nice up top. A little dry and slippy in the lower sections
Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 16, 2026
 Last corner after crossing Mike’s really dry and slippy. Had to drop the bike.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 12:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 26, 2026
 Already getting a bit dry and slippy on some of the corners.
Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:26am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 1, 2026
 reporter Pineview East has reopened April 1st /26. Pineview West remains closed until May 25th / 26
Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 1, 2026
 reporter Pineview East has reopened April 1st /26. Pineview West remains closed until May 25th / 26
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on Oct 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Road Trip Day 1: Pineview | Kamloops, BC
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      12:18 | 37 | Jul 11, 2026 , Kamloops

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      PINEVIEW OPEN TRAIL ROUTE
      ★ 1.0 • 10 miles • 1,915 ft • 14 •
      Pineview route for what's open: Beer Run, Huffy Puffy, Mike's, Down the Hatch
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      squeakywheelexp
      Down tree at switch it up intersection before last berm
      bermsandberms bermsandberms
      Weird one, has potential but is pretty short. The few features are too small/slow for good flow. Stick to Mikes if your going down this way

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down the Hatch located?
      Down the Hatch is located in Pineview, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pineview trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.64759, -120.40773.
      ▼ How hard is Down the Hatch?
      Down the Hatch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down the Hatch?
      The trail has 282 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,751 ft to 3,033 ft.
      ▼ Is Down the Hatch a point to point trail?
      Yes, Down the Hatch is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down the Hatch?
      Down the Hatch is 3,274 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down the Hatch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down the Hatch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Down the Hatch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Down the Hatch are:
      • April (80 activities)
      • May (71 activities)
      • September (38 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Down the Hatch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down the Hatch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down the Hatch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Down the Hatch. The trail is 3,274 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down the Hatch?
      Down the Hatch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,730 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,929 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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