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3,812 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-895 ft
Descent
00:06:16
Avg time
-863 ft
Altitude change
3,806 ft
Altitude min
4,668 ft
Altitude max
4,668 ft
Altitude start
3,806 ft
Altitude end
-22.6%
Grade
-67.5%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
2,874 ft
Distance down
495 ft
Distance flat
00:06:16
Avg time

Gnomelizer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sparwood Ridge
    Sparwood, British Columbia
  • AKA
    G Knom
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #247691 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74862 in E-Biking
    • #108613 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2000
  • Land Owner
    Sparwood Trails Alliance

Steep down hill with wooden features.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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May 3, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Edmonton)
May 3, 2026
 Same report as the last one from 2020. Trail is mostly fully rideable. Couple trees down. The features are gnarly and looking in rough shape, much...
Jul 24, 2020 @ 10:13am
Jul 24, 2020
 Trail is fantastic but needs to be maintained. Tree’s have fallen over features and overall trail is in rough shape.
May 7, 2020 @ 7:06am
May 7, 2020
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gnomelizer

        ▼ Where is Gnomelizer located?
        Gnomelizer is located in Sparwood Ridge, Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sparwood Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.71191, -114.87963.
        ▼ How hard is Gnomelizer?
        Gnomelizer is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gnomelizer?
        Gnomelizer has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 895 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,806 ft to 4,668 ft.
        ▼ How long is Gnomelizer?
        Gnomelizer is 3,812 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnomelizer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gnomelizer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gnomelizer?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gnomelizer are:
        • September (1 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Gnomelizer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnomelizer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gnomelizer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Gnomelizer. The trail is 3,812 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gnomelizer?
        Gnomelizer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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