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5,137 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:05:21
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
00:05:21
Avg time

Force Main Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Area Trails
    Kimberley, British Columbia
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  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #260654 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178851 in E-Biking
    • #124293 in Trail Running
    • #112491 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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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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
May 27, 2023
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Apr 2, 2023 @ 6:36am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Force Main

        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 16 m of elevation gain. The trail has 49 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 892 m to 930 m.
        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.

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