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1,047 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
1,674 ft
Altitude min
1,698 ft
Altitude max
1,677 ft
Altitude start
1,699 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
712 ft
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:01:24
Avg time

Highlands Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilden Trail Network
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91756 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52906 in Trail Running
    • #79013 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,627 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,901 in Trail Running
    • #4,083 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Wilden

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AI Generated Description

Highlands Return is a 319 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Kelowna British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Highlands Return Trail Reports

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Jul 18, 2026 @ 12:45pm (America/Vancouver)
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Apr 3, 2025 @ 3:15pm
Apr 3, 2025
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Mar 30, 2025 @ 9:45am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Highlands Return located?
      Highlands Return is located in Wilden Trail Network, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Wilden Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.92619, -119.45055.
      ▼ How hard is Highlands Return?
      Highlands Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Highlands Return?
      Highlands Return has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,674 ft to 1,698 ft.
      ▼ Is Highlands Return a point to point trail?
      Highlands Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Highlands Return?
      Highlands Return is 1,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Highlands Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Highlands Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Highlands Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Highlands Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Highlands Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Highlands Return. The trail is 1,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Highlands Return?
      Highlands Return is a very popular trail. There have been 2,769 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,883 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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