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3,084 ft
Distance
-473 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
-473 ft
Altitude change
2,965 ft
Altitude min
3,438 ft
Altitude max
3,438 ft
Altitude start
2,966 ft
Altitude end
-15.3%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
3,084 ft
Distance down
00:04:51
Avg time

Hooch (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hooch Creek
    Salmo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341886 in Trail Running
    • #340307 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,026 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #13,669 in Trail Running
    • #13,891 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Vaagen Fibre Canada

This trail weaves through the forest on either side of Hooch Creek. The very top is on the black side with steeper pitches along a ridge. The trail then mellows into fast flowy blue tech with a couple built jumps. No gaps and no drops. Can connect to the rest of Hooch or BSB from here.

Tags
FlowyJumpsRidgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 190 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Hooch (upper) Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/Creston)
Sep 5, 2026
Apr 24, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 24, 2026
 tree down near the bottom before you pop out on the road
Apr 18, 2026 @ 4:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 18, 2026
 reporter Perfect spring conditions
Mar 11, 2026 @ 8:15am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026 @ 6:47am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 11, 2026
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on Sep 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.92 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Kknuth
      I spotted this area planning my drive from Fernie to Rossland. We are so glad we rode here. Climb the greens……. Decend the blues and prepare to be impressed by this tiny area. These blues top the list of our month long trip so far.
      Hutty Hutty
      Beautiful trail for the advancing intermediate rider. Great new climb trail is now open and we'll built. Thank you to the trail builders.
      deepcedar deepcedar
      Great trail! Rode it yesterday, what a beaut ✌️

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hooch (upper) located?
      Hooch (upper) is located in Hooch Creek, Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hooch Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.21396, -117.31691.
      ▼ How hard is Hooch (upper)?
      Hooch (upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hooch (upper)?
      The trail has 473 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,965 ft to 3,438 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hooch (upper)?
      Hooch (upper) is 3,084 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hooch (upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hooch (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hooch (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hooch (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hooch (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Hooch (upper). The trail is 3,084 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hooch (upper)?
      Hooch (upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 699 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 743 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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