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1.7 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-1,286 ft
Descent
3,786 ft
High Point
-1,282 ft
Altitude change
2,505 ft
Altitude min
3,786 ft
Altitude start
2,503 ft
Altitude end
-14.3%
Grade
-87.1%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
315 ft
Distance flat
High Commander Details
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Riding AreaKaslo Interpretive Forest Recreation Area
Kaslo, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
High Commander is a 3km fun and fast downhill trail accessed via the Friendly Giant OR 7 mile spur road, just below the Bucky Cabin. You will find yourself wanting to lap this one as there's a different line every time you ride
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 91 rides
- 89 miles avg distance
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- 372 rides
- Last: Jul 30, 2026
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Directions to high-commander trailhead
(49.925660, -116.971230)
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Where is High Commander located?
High Commander is located in Kaslo Interpretive Forest Recreation Area, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kaslo Interpretive Forest Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.92566, -116.97123.
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How hard is High Commander?
High Commander is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 14.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for High Commander?
High Commander has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,286 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,505 ft to 3,786 ft.
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Is High Commander a point to point trail?
Yes, High Commander is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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