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1.2 miles
Distance
563 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:24:18
Avg time
198 ft
Altitude change
7,686 ft
Altitude min
7,902 ft
Altitude max
7,689 ft
Altitude start
7,887 ft
Altitude end
3.028%
Grade
-36.52%
Grade max
33.595%
Grade min
3,839 ft
Distance climb
2,330 ft
Distance down
375 ft
Distance flat
00:24:18
Avg time
McKay Details
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- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPanorama Mountain Resort
Panorama, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonJuly-Sept
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
Multi-Use singletrack from the end of Outback Ridge, past Goldie Lake to the col and old McKay Cabins. Not part of the main Bike Park. Remote, backcountry location. Be prepared to be self sufficient.
Access Info
Upon arrival at the pass and old cabins (McKay Cabins): Right turn (north) for the Hopeful trail back to the Panorama Bike Park. The left hand option (south) for the Brewer Creek drainage. This trail eventually (4.2km from the McKay cabins) intersects with a BC Rec Sites and Trails designated trail (RSTBC - the BC Government body that is trusted by the public to manage lands responsibly). This this trail is non-mechanized use only (aka - no mountain bikes). Please be aware of this. Link for trail information: https://bit.ly/2JARbK0
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to mckay trailhead
(50.426790, -116.188300)
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Frequently Asked Questions About McKay
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Where is McKay located?
McKay is located in Panorama Mountain Resort, Panorama, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Panorama Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.42679, -116.1883.
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How hard is McKay?
McKay is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.028%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for McKay?
McKay has 563 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,686 ft to 7,902 ft.
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Is McKay a point to point trail?
McKay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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