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2,743 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,328 ft
Altitude min
3,350 ft
Altitude max
3,346 ft
Altitude start
3,346 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
830 ft
Distance climb
889 ft
Distance down
1,027 ft
Distance flat
00:05:46
Avg time

Kettle Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35568 in E-Biking
    • #4684 in Trail Running
    • #66053 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

Kettle Loop surrounds the Kettle lake of a small wetland, grasslands, a lake and forest popular for bird watching, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, jogging and dog walking. The trail starts at the Kettle Lake parking area. This interpretative trail provides an easy walk around this lively area. Take the "guided tour"through the stations along the trail. West side of the trail is part of the Cranbrook The Great Trail Loop

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 8, 2026
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Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Creston)
Apr 25, 2026
Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
 reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
 reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:43pm (America/Edmonton)
Feb 13, 2026
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Nov 26, 2025 @ 12:41pm (America/Creston)
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        Directions to kettle-loop trailhead (49.537740, -115.717770)

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        Forests Loops
        ★ 1.4 • 11 miles • 1,272 ft • 32 •
        Designated Forest Loops Trail as per Cranbrook Community Forest trail map.
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        2016 Singletrack 6 - Louis Garneau Stage 3: Cranbrook
        ★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 3,119 ft • 16 • Race •
        Stage 3 consists of two loops, although each loop is completely unique. Starting with the inner loop and...
        117
        Six In The Stix Mountain Bike Race-Cranbrook BC
        8 miles • 1,008 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
        This is the 2014-2016 race track of the Six In The Stix Mountain Biking race, used in the 6 hours and 1...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kettle Loop

        ▼ Where is Kettle Loop located?
        Kettle Loop is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.53774, -115.71777.
        ▼ How hard is Kettle Loop?
        Kettle Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kettle Loop?
        Kettle Loop has 14 m of elevation gain. The trail has 14 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,015 m to 1,021 m.
        ▼ How long is Kettle Loop?
        Kettle Loop is 836.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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