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1.8 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-943 ft
Descent
00:21:35
Avg time
-852 ft
Altitude change
4,366 ft
Altitude min
5,260 ft
Altitude max
5,218 ft
Altitude start
4,367 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-48.1%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:21:35
Avg time

Gun Meadows Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park
    Gold Bridge, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #133003 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348358 in Trail Running
    • #320439 in Hiking
    • #22756 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,886 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #13,865 in Trail Running
    • #13,137 in Hiking
    • #484 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

A busy trail with two way traffic. As with all BC Parks trails, ride with caution and be ready to dismount for horses and give way to hikers or other riders.

NOTE: At the request of Parks, please do not post times to the leader board for this or any Parks trail. Respect this wish and help ensure the experience of riding in the South Chilcotins will be available for years to come.

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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Gun Meadows Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 5, 2026
The South Chilcotin Mountains Park is now open! A local wrangler recently cleared Lower Gun Creek, Spruce Main, WD and Mid-Tyaughton creek....
Jul 23, 2026 @ 2:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 23, 2026
South Chilcotin Mountains Park, Big Creek Park, and the surrounding area are closed due to the Bonanza Creek wildfire. Please see the BC Wildfire...
Jun 21, 2026 @ 12:07pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 21, 2026
Trail was cleared of all deadfalls to by Tyax Adventures and local wranglers. Stay safe and have a great summer of riding! – Tyax Adventures Crew
Aug 20, 2025 @ 9:04am
Aug 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025 @ 10:00am
Jun 20, 2025
The trail was cleared of all winter deadfall during the week of June 9th. Stay safe and have a great summer of riding! – The Tyax Adventures Crew
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Avg: 4.31 (13 votes)
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      Directions to gun-meadows trailhead (50.998250, -122.981600)

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      Beautiful scenic, easy ride. Gradually descending thru meadows and some blue features at the end steeper section.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gun Meadows located?
      Gun Meadows is located in South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park, Gold Bridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.99825, -122.9816.
      ▼ How hard is Gun Meadows?
      Gun Meadows is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gun Meadows?
      Gun Meadows has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 943 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,366 ft to 5,260 ft.
      ▼ Is Gun Meadows a point to point trail?
      Gun Meadows is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gun Meadows?
      Gun Meadows is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gun Meadows?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gun Meadows. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gun Meadows?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gun Meadows are:
      • July (18 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gun Meadows?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Gun Meadows. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gun Meadows?
      Gun Meadows is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 735 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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