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3,396 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:04:00
Avg time
105 ft
Altitude change
3,216 ft
Altitude min
3,334 ft
Altitude max
3,216 ft
Altitude start
3,320 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
2,165 ft
Distance climb
761 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:04:00
Avg time

Larch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #16
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #129764 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67609 in E-Biking
    • #152518 in Trail Running
    • #150687 in Hiking
    • #35765 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,726 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,301 in E-Biking
    • #9,218 in Trail Running
    • #9,161 in Hiking
    • #710 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

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AI Generated Description

Larch is a 1 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cranbrook British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Larch Trail Reports

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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...
Jun 9, 2025 @ 1:02pm
Jun 9, 2025
Jul 28, 2024 @ 11:10am
Jul 28, 2024
Tree down just below cattle gate of fence line crossing
Oct 29, 2023 @ 11:20am
Oct 29, 2023
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on Apr 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Larch located?
      Larch 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 49.51982, -115.72106.
      ▼ How hard is Larch?
      Larch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Larch?
      Larch has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,216 ft to 3,334 ft.
      ▼ Is Larch a point to point trail?
      Larch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Larch?
      Larch is 3,396 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Larch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Larch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Larch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Larch are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Larch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Larch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Larch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Larch. The trail is 3,396 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Larch?
      Larch is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 58 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 60 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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