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2,743 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:05:10
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
00:05:10
Avg time
Kettle Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCranbrook Community Forest
Cranbrook, British Columbia -
Ref Number#1
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#4,235 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #1,354 in E-Biking
- #4,267 in Trail Running
- #6,594 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Land OwnerFLNROD
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
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 72 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 486 rides
- Last: Oct 22, 2026
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(49.537740, -115.717770)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.4 • 11 miles • 1,272 ft • 32 •
Designated Forest Loops Trail as per Cranbrook Community Forest trail map.
★ 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...
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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