more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
507 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:14:05
Avg time
464 ft
Altitude change
6,074 ft
Altitude min
6,550 ft
Altitude max
6,086 ft
Altitude start
6,552 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
67.7%
Grade min
5,230 ft
Distance climb
2,221 ft
Distance down
564 ft
Distance flat
00:14:05
Avg time

Gil's Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sun Peaks Hiking Trails
    Sun Peaks, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #9
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #5106 in Hiking [+]
    • #16792 in Trail Running
  • Provincial Ranking
    #304 in Hiking · British Columbia [+]
    • #670 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Sun Peaks Resort LLP

Wind through the forested slopes of the ski terrain that bears the same name – this is the shortest route to Tod Lake. You can also use it as your return trail if you accessed the lake via #7. This is a multi-use trail with mountain bikers as part of the Altitude XC bike loop, so please watch for riders. Approx. 45 minutes one way.

Tags
Family friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Gil's Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2023 @ 3:13am
Sep 2, 2023
Jul 30, 2023 @ 3:39am
Jul 30, 2023
Sep 24, 2022 @ 4:23pm
Sep 24, 2022
Sep 2, 2020 @ 4:43pm
Sep 2, 2020
 Some muddy sections, but still rideable!
Jul 22, 2020 @ 10:19am
Jul 22, 2020
 Is meant to be XTC trail but, in reality, is hiking trail so not ideal on bike: forced to walk in parts going counterclockwise.
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      j-t-g j-t-g
      Gonna keep riding this until an actual replacement is made.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gil's located?
      Gil's is located in Sun Peaks Hiking Trails, Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sun Peaks Hiking Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.8998, -119.90979.
      ▼ How hard is Gil's?
      Gil's is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gil's?
      Gil's has 507 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,074 ft to 6,550 ft.
      ▼ Is Gil's a point to point trail?
      Gil's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gil's?
      Gil's is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gil's?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Gil's. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Gil's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gil's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Gil's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to hike Gil's. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gil's?
      Gil's is a very popular trail. There have been 395 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 437 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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