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2,664 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
4,330 ft
Altitude min
4,417 ft
Altitude max
4,361 ft
Altitude start
4,331 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
1,391 ft
Distance climb
991 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

Hans Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Nordic Center and Ski Hill
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85243 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64990 in E-Biking
    • #83066 in Trail Running
    • #121586 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is the Upper portion of the original Happy Hans Loop. It has a few more hills and allows riders to connect back to and from the main Happy Hans Loop. Happy Hans Loop and Magic Line Trail. This loop is most fun to do clockwise.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 435 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Hans Up Trail Reports

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Jun 20, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Creston)
Jun 20, 2026
Some loose gravel but otherwise in great shape.
Apr 27, 2025 @ 3:30pm
Apr 27, 2025
Another tree down on Amps go Marching. About half way between Happy Hans and Penelopie’s Cruise Great work on all the other trees that were...
Jul 1, 2024 @ 8:54pm
Jul 1, 2024
Tree down about 8” diameter
Aug 20, 2023 @ 6:34am
Aug 20, 2023
May 27, 2023 @ 6:33am
May 27, 2023
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on Jun 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Hans Up located?
      Hans Up is located in Kimberley Nordic Center and Ski Hill, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Nordic Center and Ski Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.67453, -116.00173.
      How hard is Hans Up?
      Hans Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Hans Up?
      Hans Up has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,330 ft to 4,417 ft.
      How long is Hans Up?
      Hans Up is 2,664 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Hans Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hans Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Hans Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hans Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Hans Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Hans Up. The trail is 2,664 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Hans Up?
      Hans Up is a very popular trail. There have been 1,405 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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