13.3 miles
Distance
3,184 ft
Climb
-4,921 ft
Descent
03:34:56
Avg time

High Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park
    Gold Bridge, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #43102 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80133 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

From Spruce Lake, after the Potato Patch basically straight up (steep) bike push to Windy Pass with amazing views. Beautiful drop down into the forest basin. After the Camel pass intersection it meanders down through the forest and meadows. Last 5 or so k is down wide track.
Another option is to take the Taylor Cr - Pearson - Camel Pass to join High Trail. More up and down and bike push but great terrain and views.

As with all BC Parks trails, ride this trail 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for High Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,738 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,486 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,218 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,223 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,484 ft
  • Grade
    -2.5%
  • Grade max
    -38%
  • Grade min
    50.1%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,463 ft
  • Avg time
    03:34:56
  • Avg reverse time
    06:36:10
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on Aug 2, 2023
Very Dry
Avg: 4.35 (12 votes)
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      High Trail Trail Reports

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      Aug 2, 2023 @ 5:43pm
      Aug 2, 2023
      		 SCMP CLOSED due to Downton Lake fire https://bcparks.ca/south-chilcotin-mountains-park/#park-advisory-details-container
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 2:33pm
      Jul 2, 2023
      		 On one small patch of snow top of windy, quite a few trees down spruce lake side, and a gnarly wheel grabber/stopper rut near top of windy...
      Jul 17, 2022 @ 9:15pm
      Jul 17, 2022
      		 Lots of snow on the section west of eldorado cabin, particularly north slopes. Very good in the valley below that and linking with Taylor Creek Trail.
      Jul 15, 2022 @ 10:57am
      Jul 15, 2022
      		 Trail was cleared of all winter deadfall as of July 10th between Potato Patch and Windy Pass. There are still a few patches of snow lingering....
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 9:53am
      Jul 5, 2022
      		 Hiked up until the Molly Dog turn. Still lots of snow on the last part around Molly Dog. The rest of the trail is very well maintained. Steep but...
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      • 30 miles avg distance
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      • Last: Aug 1, 2023

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