more stats
1,444 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
1,840 ft
Altitude min
1,945 ft
Altitude max
1,945 ft
Altitude start
1,841 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-33.7%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
1,204 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Marlinspike Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Knox Mountain Park
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6623 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6995 in E-Biking
    • #15934 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #359 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #559 in E-Biking
    • #554 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Kelowna

A blue flow trail with typical blue rated berms, table top jumps, and rollers.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumpsRollers
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 249 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 722 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Marlinspike located?
      Marlinspike 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 49.914, -119.48177.
      ▼ How hard is Marlinspike?
      Marlinspike is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Marlinspike?
      Marlinspike has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,840 ft to 1,945 ft.
      ▼ Is Marlinspike a point to point trail?
      Yes, Marlinspike is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Marlinspike?
      Marlinspike is 1,444 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Marlinspike?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Marlinspike. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Marlinspike? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Marlinspike are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Marlinspike?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Marlinspike. The trail is 1,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Marlinspike?
      Marlinspike is a very popular trail. There have been 2,831 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,329 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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