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1,148 ft
Distance
-248 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-248 ft
Altitude change
2,591 ft
Altitude min
2,838 ft
Altitude max
2,838 ft
Altitude start
2,592 ft
Altitude end
-21.6%
Grade
-58.3%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
978 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:01:48
Avg time

Inducer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salmo Ski Hill Trails
    Salmo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85327 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #353382 in Trail Running
    • #338489 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,239 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #14,015 in Trail Running
    • #13,810 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Middle Inducer is fast with great pump and flow and one tricky 's' near the end. The easiest section of Inducer. Can be linked to lower Inducer or High Water and ridden from the top or accessed midway along Sunrise.

Access Info

Access from upper Inducer or by riding up the main ski hill access road from the junction of Sunset and Sunrise or drop down an old access road on the far side of where Sunrise crosses the ski run midway.

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Inducer Trail Reports

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May 31, 2026 @ 12:45pm (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
All clear from the May 29 windstorm
Apr 26, 2026 @ 8:12pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter Open and good to go! New line at the bottom so heads up :)
Mar 22, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 22, 2026
reporter Inducer was hit hard by December and January storms. We are working g to get cleared and safe and rideable but not open yet.
Mar 10, 2026 @ 12:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 10, 2026
marked danger tree
Mar 10, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 10, 2026
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on May 31, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Directions to inducer trailhead (49.181970, -117.308640)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 1.0 • 10 miles • 3,225 ft • 14 • Loop • Race •
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      16 miles • 4,185 ft • 12 • Race •
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Inducer located?
      Inducer is located in Salmo Ski Hill Trails, Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Salmo Ski Hill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18197, -117.30864.
      ▼ How hard is Inducer?
      Inducer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 21.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Inducer?
      The trail has 248 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,591 ft to 2,838 ft.
      ▼ Is Inducer a point to point trail?
      Inducer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Inducer?
      Inducer is 1,148 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Inducer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Inducer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Inducer?
      Inducer is best visited during: Apr-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Inducer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Inducer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Inducer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Inducer. The trail is 1,148 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Inducer?
      Inducer is a very popular trail. There have been 827 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 849 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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