1.2 miles
Distance
563 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:24:18
Avg time

McKay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Panorama Mountain Resort
    Invermere, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    July-Sept
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #74545 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Panorama Mountain Resort

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

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for McKay multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    198 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,686 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,902 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,689 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,887 ft
  • Grade
    3.028%
  • Grade max
    -36.52%
  • Grade min
    33.595%
  • Distance climb
    3,839 ft
  • Distance down
    2,330 ft
  • Distance flat
    375 ft
  • Avg time
    00:24:18
  • Avg reverse time
    01:01:05
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on Aug 25, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.5 (2 votes)
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      McKay Trail Reports

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      Aug 25, 2024 @ 11:22am
      Aug 25, 2024
      		 Reports of significant number of trees down after major storm. Use caution. Please report specific locations using Trailforks.
      Aug 17, 2024 @ 10:49am
      Aug 17, 2024
      Jul 6, 2024 @ 10:13am
      Jul 6, 2024
      Jul 6, 2024 @ 10:08am
      Jul 6, 2024
      		 Ride with Caution, Natural Hazards may Exist
      Oct 10, 2023 @ 6:48am
      Oct 10, 2023
      		Controlled Recreation Area is closed for the season. Access for biking is prohibited.
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      • 26.1 km avg distance
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      • Last: Sep 27, 2024

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