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2.6 miles
Distance
199 ft
Climb
-1,107 ft
Descent
01:17:13
Avg time
-908 ft
Altitude change
6,085 ft
Altitude min
7,119 ft
Altitude max
7,010 ft
Altitude start
6,103 ft
Altitude end
-6.537%
Grade
-41.728%
Grade max
22.162%
Grade min
3,806 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,423 ft
Distance flat
01:17:13
Avg time
Elbow Pass Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBig Creek Provincial Park
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Provincial Ranking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
River crossing can be problematic during periods of high water. Trail can be tough to follow in lower forest and through marsh near Big Creek.
As with all BC Parks trails, ride this trail with caution and be ready to dismount for horses and give way to hikers or other riders.
NOTE: At the request of Parks, please do not post times to the leader board for this or any Parks trail. Respect this wish and help ensure the experience of riding in the South Chilcotins will be available for years to come.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 18 rides
- Last: Jul 10, 2026
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Pro tip: Make sure you pick up the trail on the East shore of Big Creek after you cross. Bushwhacking through the swamps, ponds, meadows and tree belts below the pass can take hours and burn up a ton of energy. Make sure you have a good GPS track of the actual trail.
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