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1.3 miles
Distance
-1,002 ft
Descent
00:22:48
Avg time
-1,004 ft
Altitude change
3,018 ft
Altitude min
4,022 ft
Altitude max
4,022 ft
Altitude start
3,018 ft
Altitude end
-14.3%
Grade
-45%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:22:48
Avg time

Kerplop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gillard
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #76503 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58877 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Rec Sites and Trail BC

Enjoy some fun woodwork for the first Km then some fast and rowdy, rocky trail. A painful flat rocky section in the middle then peal through some fast curvy single track towards the end. A nice wood to dirt gap jump and a classic log ride awaits.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Apr 20, 2026 @ 11:23am (America/Creston)
Apr 20, 2026
Jun 14, 2025 @ 12:52pm
Jun 14, 2025
 Perfect.
May 26, 2025 @ 6:19pm
May 26, 2025
Jul 16, 2024 @ 9:45pm
Jul 16, 2024
MTBCO tree cleared and lower section brush cut
Jul 14, 2024 @ 11:08am
Jul 14, 2024
 Tree down right at the end of the trail. Make shift jump has been made over it
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on Apr 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.38 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to kerplop trailhead (49.760140, -119.467060)

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        Oct 29, 2004 @ 3:19pm
        Oct 29, 2004

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        youtuber This Was Worth The Drive
        13:53 | 418 | Nov 5, 2023 , Kelowna
        Kerplop - Gillard
        9:24 | 271 | Jun 26, 2024 , Kelowna
        Bottom of Kerplop
        2:39 | 332 | May 18, 2009 , Kelowna
        lower kerplop
        8:42 | 865 | Jul 3, 2010 , Kelowna

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Gillard Lap
        8 miles • 1,809 ft • 8 • Loop •
        A loop to ride Kerplop and Boss Hog

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kerplop

        ▼ Where is Kerplop located?
        Kerplop is located in Gillard, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Gillard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76014, -119.46706.
        ▼ How hard is Kerplop?
        Kerplop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kerplop?
        The trail has 1,002 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,018 ft to 4,022 ft.
        ▼ Is Kerplop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Kerplop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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