more stats
1,880 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-298 ft
Descent
00:02:13
Avg time
-277 ft
Altitude change
1,899 ft
Altitude min
2,197 ft
Altitude max
2,176 ft
Altitude start
1,900 ft
Altitude end
-31.386%
Grade max
17.002%
Grade min
241 ft
Distance climb
1,595 ft
Distance down
28 ft
Distance flat
00:02:13
Avg time

Heckle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crawford Trails
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139472 in Trail Running
    • #114367 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,850 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #8,093 in Trail Running
    • #6,123 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Heckle is a local favourite often paired with the Connector. It's full on fast, with a couple tight corners and small technical features to keep you on your toes. Guaranteed smile after this one.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 173 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,361 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on Sep 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to heckle trailhead (49.807960, -119.433670)
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      Nov 18, 2021 @ 12:59pm
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      Oct 26, 2019 @ 9:29am
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      Videos

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      Crawford Mountain Biking Kelowna - Heckle
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      831 | Apr 28, 2019 , Kelowna
      Mountain Biking Heckle Trail (Black Diamond)...
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      683 | Apr 18, 2017 , Kelowna
      55+ BC Games Rte ('19)
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      13:13 | | Sep 25, 2021 , Kelowna
      Heckle Run
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      0:07 | 269 | Apr 4, 2017 , Kelowna

      Routes with this trail

      73
      Cranksgiving Funduro Long Course 2021
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,584 ft • 5 • Loop •
      This will be an “enduro-style” ride, with four downhill stages. The downhill stages are on blue and...
      57
      Cranksgiving Funduro Short Course 2021
      4 miles • 995 ft • 4 •
      This will be an “enduro-style” ride, with three downhill stages. The downhill stages are on green and...
      240
      SVRN Grouper Crawford.Connector.Big Drop.Enduro Laps
      6 miles • 1,359 ft • 22 • Loop •
      For this Sovereign Cycle group ride we will do a couple low enduro style laps of upper Connector to Heckle...
      4.2 ★★★★★
      14 Ratings
      5 ★ 36%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heckle located?
      Heckle is located in Crawford Trails, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Crawford Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.80796, -119.43367.
      ▼ How hard is Heckle?
      Heckle is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heckle?
      Heckle has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 298 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,899 ft to 2,197 ft.
      ▼ Is Heckle a point to point trail?
      Yes, Heckle is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Heckle?
      Heckle is 1,880 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heckle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Heckle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Heckle?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Heckle are:
      • May (125 activities)
      • October (90 activities)
      • June (88 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Heckle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heckle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heckle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Heckle. The trail is 1,880 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heckle?
      Heckle is a very popular trail. There have been 9,078 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,849 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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