This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1.7 miles
Distance
310 ft
Climb
-646 ft
Descent
00:22:39
Avg time
-336 ft
Altitude change
1,612 ft
Altitude min
2,149 ft
Altitude max
2,149 ft
Altitude start
1,814 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-50.6%
Grade max
31.3%
Grade min
3,077 ft
Distance climb
4,688 ft
Distance down
1,181 ft
Distance flat
00:22:39
Avg time

Ellison DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ellison Provincial Park
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

The Ellison DH is a fun descent with views of Okanagan Lake. It traverses some steep scree sections -- watch your line closely. There is some pedalling uphill into Ellison Park near the end. Trail is unsanctioned and not recommended due to land issues. NOCS is actively working with Trails BC on alternative routes.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 103 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Ellison DH Trail Reports

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Aug 12, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Creston)
Aug 12, 2026
Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 25, 2026
Jan 10, 2026 @ 1:53pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 10, 2026
 One large log across trail
Jun 1, 2025 @ 9:34pm
Jun 1, 2025
 A couple of ladies reported to me that several trees were down, probably from yesterday's windstorm.
Mar 2, 2024 @ 4:06pm
Mar 2, 2024
 Big pine is now a huck to flat or skinny. Don’t recommend skinny option unless it is dry, dry, dry. Log is not flattened!!!
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on Aug 12, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.27 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ellison-dh trailhead (50.153040, -119.442020)
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      Ellison Park GoPro & Drone
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      0:05 | 863 | May 17, 2015 , Vernon
      Ellison DH Descent Portion
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      4:13 | 882 | Jul 7, 2014 , Vernon
      2.9 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 8%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 42%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 25%

      5 Reviews & Comments

      rockyrockin
      The top section is kinda fun, the long steep sections after just serve to prematurely waste all your altitude. I hope this trail is re routed into something more gradual.
      Woodsy0
      Wish I read the comments before riding it. Should be Ellison XC not DH. Good views but the riding is subpar. The exit is also blocked off so you have to go back to the connector.
      michaeldean
      Ride the climb trail out and back. The ‘so-called’ downhill trail is not worth the ride.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ellison DH located?
      Ellison DH is located in Ellison Provincial Park, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ellison Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.15304, -119.44202.
      ▼ How hard is Ellison DH?
      Ellison DH is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ellison DH?
      Ellison DH has 310 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 646 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,612 ft to 2,149 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ellison DH?
      Ellison DH is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ellison DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ellison DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ellison DH?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ellison DH are:
      • November (10 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ellison DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ellison DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ellison DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Ellison DH. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ellison DH?
      Ellison DH is a very popular trail. There have been 806 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 780 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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