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4,432 ft
Distance
337 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:12:29
Avg time
307 ft
Altitude change
3,495 ft
Altitude min
3,826 ft
Altitude max
3,495 ft
Altitude start
3,802 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
61.2%
Grade min
3,409 ft
Distance climb
768 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:12:29
Avg time

Inside Passage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coutlee Plateau
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #88950 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27485 in E-Biking
    • #84760 in Trail Running
    • #335368 in Hiking
    • #8596 in Adaptive Biking
    • #19449 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,484 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,823 in E-Biking
    • #4,940 in Trail Running
    • #13,665 in Hiking
    • #298 in Adaptive Biking
    • #1,211 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

The final climb to Rock & Roll and Ziggy is a grind, but well worth it.

Access Info

Access via Midday Valley Rd. You can drive to the trail head or use Cow Trail / Pond Scum to reach it.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Inside Passage Trail Reports

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Jul 15, 2026 @ 10:01am (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 7, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Vancouver)
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May 12, 2026 @ 9:30am (America/Vancouver)
May 12, 2026
 only rode the part from the top of Ed's Way to Carlito's Way, but it's in good shape. a little bit dry.
Jul 31, 2024 @ 4:17am
Jul 31, 2024
May 26, 2024 @ 5:59am
May 26, 2024
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on Jul 15, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 12, 2019 @ 1:41pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Inside Passage located?
      Inside Passage is located in Coutlee Plateau, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Coutlee Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.09392, -120.84073.
      ▼ How hard is Inside Passage?
      Inside Passage is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Inside Passage?
      Inside Passage has 337 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,495 ft to 3,826 ft.
      ▼ Is Inside Passage a point to point trail?
      Inside Passage is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Inside Passage?
      Inside Passage is 4,432 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Inside Passage?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Inside Passage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Inside Passage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Inside Passage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Inside Passage?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Inside Passage. The trail is 4,432 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Inside Passage?
      Inside Passage is a very popular trail. There have been 318 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 316 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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