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2,871 ft
Distance
-480 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-482 ft
Altitude change
5,193 ft
Altitude min
5,676 ft
Altitude start
5,194 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-36.8%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
2,871 ft
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Melhouse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sun Peaks Bike Park
    Sun Peaks, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41434 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2024

Melhouse is the first technical trail on Sundance and is a blue-rated, hand-built singletrack. It features a flowy ride with bermed corners that wind through the Three Bears glades. Starting at the top of Sundance, it links into Might as Well and finishes at Old Homesteader Road. Melhouse is the most accessible technical trail in the bike park, making it a great introduction to tech riding.

Access Info

Accessed via the Sundance Express chairlift.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 92 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 187 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Aug 31, 2026 @ 5:35pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 31, 2026
 Not dusty and hero dirt, for sure!
Aug 20, 2026 @ 8:34am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 20, 2026
 The upper two thirds of the trail are blown out with braking bumps. Not a big issue but the trail is not as smooth as it once was.
Aug 20, 2026 @ 7:25am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 20, 2026
Jul 21, 2026 @ 11:11am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 21, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 7, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (4 votes)
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        kyleluvsdh kyleluvsdh
        Please keep building tech trails, this is what the people want Big Grin

        I’d also be happy to come and build a few if you’d let me. Just saying ;p. Much love Big Grin \m/

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Melhouse located?
        Melhouse is located in Sun Peaks Bike Park, Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sun Peaks Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.90201, -119.87879.
        ▼ How hard is Melhouse?
        Melhouse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 16.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Melhouse?
        The trail has 480 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,193 ft to 5,676 ft.
        ▼ Is Melhouse a point to point trail?
        Yes, Melhouse is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Melhouse?
        Melhouse is 2,871 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Melhouse?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Melhouse. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Melhouse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Melhouse are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Melhouse?
        Melhouse is a moderately popular trail. There have been 478 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 504 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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