more stats
3,257 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:03:39
Avg time
-154 ft
Altitude change
2,121 ft
Altitude min
2,275 ft
Altitude max
2,275 ft
Altitude start
2,121 ft
Altitude end
-22.298%
Grade max
24.565%
Grade min
595 ft
Distance climb
2,584 ft
Distance down
78 ft
Distance flat
00:03:39
Avg time

Gruel- Dump Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smith Creek
    West Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93482 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82251 in E-Biking
    • #142609 in Trail Running
    • #152234 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,752 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,609 in E-Biking
    • #8,331 in Trail Running
    • #9,317 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2000
  • Land Owner
    RSTBC

From the start of the climb off the bottom line of gruel, veer right instead of taking the hairpin up. Takes you back over to Tallus Flume to get over to Tallus ridge.

Access Info

Off the end of Gruel At banked hairpin

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Drops

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 238 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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on Jul 28, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Smith Creek Gravel Biking (June 2022)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Metric-MrShades
      Not terrible but nothing special or interesting at all. Should be marked as a "Green" trail though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gruel- Dump located?
      Gruel- Dump is located in Smith Creek, West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Smith Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.85823, -119.66134.
      ▼ How hard is Gruel- Dump?
      Gruel- Dump is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gruel- Dump?
      Gruel- Dump has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,121 ft to 2,275 ft.
      ▼ Is Gruel- Dump a point to point trail?
      Gruel- Dump is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gruel- Dump?
      Gruel- Dump is 3,257 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gruel- Dump?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gruel- Dump. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gruel- Dump?
      Gruel- Dump is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Gruel- Dump? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gruel- Dump are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gruel- Dump?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Gruel- Dump. The trail is 3,257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gruel- Dump?
      Gruel- Dump is a very popular trail. There have been 1,239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,198 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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