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1.2 miles
Distance
361 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:23:07
Avg time
226 ft
Altitude change
2,658 ft
Altitude min
2,961 ft
Altitude max
2,730 ft
Altitude start
2,956 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
39%
Grade min
3,159 ft
Distance climb
1,499 ft
Distance down
1,414 ft
Distance flat
00:23:07
Avg time

Higher Addiction Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wiltse
    Penticton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #267703 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #209808 in Trail Running
    • #200953 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #9,990 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #10,978 in Trail Running
    • #10,871 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    spring, summer fall. not a good trail if wet, many bare slabs that will be very slippery
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    BC Crown land

This trail is party of the "Addiction" system. It can only be accessed from the top of the Addiction trail. There are trail markers. Trail is currently an out and back, although in the spring of 2026 it will be connected to the X- Files trail, which is close to the summit of Higher Addiction.

Access Info

Access is off of the Addiction trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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AlpineRock gardensRock slabsSummit

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      ericsphotolab ericsphotolab
      Sooo looking forward to riding this new trail in spring of 2026..!
      BarryXDyp4n
      Great new trail. Very safe with the safety fence along the exposed section.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Higher Addiction located?
      Higher Addiction is located in Wiltse, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Wiltse trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.46309, -119.54202.
      ▼ How hard is Higher Addiction?
      Higher Addiction is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Higher Addiction?
      Higher Addiction has 361 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,658 ft to 2,961 ft.
      ▼ How long is Higher Addiction?
      Higher Addiction is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Higher Addiction?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Higher Addiction. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Higher Addiction?
      Higher Addiction is best visited during: spring, summer fall. not a good trail if wet, many bare slabs that will be very slippery.
      ▼ How do I access Higher Addiction? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Higher Addiction are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Higher Addiction?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Higher Addiction. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Higher Addiction?
      Higher Addiction is a moderately popular trail. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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