more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
00:07:30
Avg time
-200 ft
Altitude change
1,556 ft
Altitude min
1,817 ft
Altitude max
1,757 ft
Altitude start
1,555 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
1,302 ft
Distance climb
4,839 ft
Distance down
761 ft
Distance flat
00:07:30
Avg time

Gingerly Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37663 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23404 in E-Biking
    • #1018 in Trail Running
    • #3044 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Easy trail to get you into the heart to the Cosens Creek MTB area. Smooth flowing trail beginning at the Cosens Bay Parking Lot. Use as an alternative to Bear Valley.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 208 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,773 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Gingerly Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:31am (America/Creston)
Jul 28, 2026
 Fresh horse poo in a few spots.
Jun 20, 2026 @ 8:23am (America/Creston)
Jun 20, 2026
Jun 11, 2026 @ 8:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 11, 2026
 Trail needs a haircut, grass is getting long.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 18, 2026
 Dry dirt with some packed snow and a bit of ice
Dec 7, 2025 @ 9:39am (America/Creston)
Dec 7, 2025
 Frozen dirt and packed snow after -1 C overnight
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Status:
on Jul 28, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.16 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gingerly located?
      Gingerly is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.20285, -119.23083.
      ▼ How hard is Gingerly?
      Gingerly is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gingerly?
      Gingerly has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,556 ft to 1,817 ft.
      ▼ Is Gingerly a point to point trail?
      Gingerly is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gingerly?
      Gingerly is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gingerly?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gingerly. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gingerly?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gingerly are:
      • May (125 activities)
      • April (114 activities)
      • June (102 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gingerly? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gingerly are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gingerly?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Gingerly. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gingerly?
      Gingerly is a very popular trail. There have been 12,162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,371 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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