more stats
5,137 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:06:31
Avg time
-110 ft
Altitude change
2,928 ft
Altitude min
3,052 ft
Altitude max
3,038 ft
Altitude start
2,928 ft
Altitude end
-2.146%
Grade
-13.036%
Grade max
10.629%
Grade min
1,280 ft
Distance climb
3,084 ft
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
00:06:31
Avg time

Force Main Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Area Trails
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #328628 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #235887 in E-Biking
    • #318181 in Trail Running
    • #137759 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #11,685 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #8,632 in E-Biking
    • #12,993 in Trail Running
    • #7,842 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Can be used to create a loop along with the James Ritchie Trail that runs parallel and closer to the St Mary's River.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 3, 2023 @ 8:04pm
Jun 3, 2023
 Golf course expansion has effectively closed at least half of the trail. There is now a fence blocking both trails.
May 27, 2023 @ 6:57am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Force Main located?
      Force Main is located in Kimberley Area Trails, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.63127, -115.99336.
      ▼ How hard is Force Main?
      Force Main is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.146%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Force Main?
      Force Main has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 161 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,928 ft to 3,052 ft.
      ▼ Is Force Main a point to point trail?
      Force Main is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Force Main?
      Force Main is 5,137 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Force Main?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Force Main. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Force Main? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Force Main are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Force Main?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Force Main. The trail is 5,137 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Force Main?
      Force Main is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 133 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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