more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
-1,002 ft
Descent
00:18:04
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
00:18:04
Avg time

Kerplop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gillard
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #61571 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35940 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,018 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,434 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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 93 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Kerplop Trail Reports

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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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Status:
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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      May 19, 2020 @ 8:43pm
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      Oct 29, 2004 @ 3:19pm
      Oct 29, 2004
      Drops 7

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      13:53 | 468 | Nov 5, 2023 , Kelowna
      Kerplop - Gillard
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      9:24 | 324 | Jun 26, 2024 , Kelowna
      Bottom of Kerplop
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      2:39 | 333 | May 18, 2009 , Kelowna
      lower kerplop
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      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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      12 Ratings
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      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 8%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Kerplop?
      Kerplop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kerplop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kerplop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Kerplop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kerplop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kerplop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Kerplop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kerplop?
      Kerplop is a very popular trail. There have been 441 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 432 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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