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3,629 ft
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:10:21
Avg time
254 ft
Altitude change
2,669 ft
Altitude min
2,922 ft
Altitude max
2,669 ft
Altitude start
2,923 ft
Altitude end
7%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
2,871 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:10:21
Avg time

Flipside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Canoe
    Salmon Arm, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #46248 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17573 in E-Biking
    • #23584 in Trail Running
    • #41895 in Hiking
    • #2836 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/

Flipside is a trail that connects the tower area of South Canoe to K/C, Lumpy, Upper Scizo, and Coffee Time with a singletrack climbing option. This trail was designed as a climb trail but could be ridden cautiously downhill. It will also have future connections to the new Mo' Buddah trail when it is complete.

This trails' construction was dedicated to the memory of Greg Fortes. Greg coaxed Jim Maybee to move to Salmon Arm in 1998, and together they helped develop many of the trails in the South Canoe area. Greg was a founding member of Salmon Arm's first cycling club, and helped get the Salty Dog MTB race off the ground with some innovative timing and tracking software. We lost Greg in 2011 to a battle with ongoing mental health issues. His sign-off phrase "...catch you on the flipside" is how the trail found its name.

Trail Supporters
  • past supporters

  • Jim Maybee
    2011 - 2016
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 141 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 824 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Flipside Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/Creston)
Jul 17, 2026
 Drying out and dusty through the cut block sections but otherwise clear.
Jun 22, 2026 @ 4:13pm (America/Creston)
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Apr 24, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Creston)
Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 24, 2026
Jan 12, 2026 @ 11:27am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 12, 2026
 Sadly the Trail has turned to mush.. You can ride it but it ain't fun
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on Jul 17, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.12 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to flipside trailhead (50.688250, -119.183770)
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      Oct 4, 2018 @ 9:11pm
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      Routes with this trail

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      New School Loop
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      1 Review & Comments

      kloopy kloopy
      Excellent up trail. I really enjoyed this climb!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flipside located?
      Flipside is located in South Canoe, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Canoe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.68825, -119.18377.
      ▼ How hard is Flipside?
      Flipside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flipside?
      Flipside has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,669 ft to 2,922 ft.
      ▼ Is Flipside a point to point trail?
      Flipside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flipside?
      Flipside is 3,629 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flipside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flipside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Flipside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flipside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flipside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Flipside. The trail is 3,629 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flipside?
      Flipside is a very popular trail. There have been 3,804 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,598 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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