more stats
4,203 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:08:24
Avg time
-165 ft
Altitude change
2,202 ft
Altitude min
2,368 ft
Altitude max
2,368 ft
Altitude start
2,201 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
801 ft
Distance climb
3,064 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:08:24
Avg time

Guiness Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Side
    Williams Lake, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81136 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42728 in Trail Running
    • #77975 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

So many corners you'll snap. XC classic.
(The name Guiness now applies only to the section between Moose Drop and Jaeden)

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 119 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Guiness Trail Reports

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Aug 10, 2025 @ 8:27pm
Aug 10, 2025
 reporter
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail - tree has been removed
Aug 9, 2025 @ 4:29pm
Aug 9, 2025
 There's a big tree down across the trail before Kenny's krack
Jul 14, 2025 @ 6:18pm
Jul 14, 2025
 reporter
Dec 5, 2024 @ 1:40pm
Dec 5, 2024
May 29, 2024 @ 6:09pm
May 29, 2024
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Status:
on Aug 10, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      kimlew
      Trail signage near the creek has blown down
      edwardbear edwardbear
      what about the lower part from 'kennies'? 'lower guiness'(empty glass?)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Guiness located?
      Guiness is located in South Side, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Side trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.1048, -122.09847.
      ▼ How hard is Guiness?
      Guiness is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Guiness?
      Guiness has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,202 ft to 2,368 ft.
      ▼ How long is Guiness?
      Guiness is 4,203 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Guiness?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Guiness. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Guiness?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Guiness are:
      • July (10 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Guiness? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Guiness are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Guiness?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Guiness. The trail is 4,203 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Guiness?
      Guiness is a very popular trail. There have been 509 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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