more stats
469 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:00:27
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
00:00:27
Avg time

Magic Root Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Knox Mountain Park
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5004 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70065 in Trail Running
    • #81036 in Hiking
    • #20221 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #295 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,025 in Trail Running
    • #4,225 in Hiking
    • #637 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City 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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 154 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,166 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Magic Root?
      Magic Root is 469 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Magic Root?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Magic Root. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Magic Root? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Magic Root are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Magic Root?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Magic Root. The trail is 469 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Magic Root?
      Magic Root is a very popular trail. There have been 7,425 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,311 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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