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469 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:00:25
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
1,911 ft
Altitude min
1,923 ft
Altitude max
1,911 ft
Altitude start
1,923 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
72 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:00:25
Avg time
Magic Root Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKnox Mountain Park
Kelowna, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerCity of Kelowna
This short trail serves as a link between Magic Estates Trail and Balsamroot Bluff Loop. If you turn left onto the Loop to head in a clockwise direction, the climb has a more gradual grade with a couple switchbacks in comparison to the straighter and steeper climb on Balsam Root Connection.
Access Info
Off the west side of Magic Estates Trail, about 75m north of the Knox Mountain Drive hairpin corner.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles average
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- 141 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 1,066 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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(49.914090, -119.476960)
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Nearby Trails
- Balsam Root Connection 282 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Root
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Where is Magic Root located?
Magic Root is located in Knox Mountain Park, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Knox Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.91409, -119.47696.
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How hard is Magic Root?
Magic Root is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Magic Root?
Magic Root has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,911 ft to 1,923 ft.
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Is Magic Root a point to point trail?
Magic Root is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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