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1.3 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-352 ft
Descent
00:13:04
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
2,214 ft
Altitude min
2,463 ft
Altitude max
2,458 ft
Altitude start
2,400 ft
Altitude end
-0.841%
Grade
-37.495%
Grade max
33.669%
Grade min
2,581 ft
Distance climb
2,667 ft
Distance down
1,668 ft
Distance flat
00:13:04
Avg time

Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Kenna Cartwright Park
    Kamloops, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #60072 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35017 in E-Biking
    • #3449 in Trail Running
    • #41526 in Hiking
    • #2831 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Kamloops Nature Park

A classic "must do" trail that is typically ridden north to south east. (Start downhill off the Sunset Trail and finish climbing out to the Spadefoot Pond and outhouse intersection.)

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Mesa Trail Reports

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Jun 17, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/Vancouver)
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May 17, 2026 @ 4:59pm (America/Vancouver)
May 17, 2026
 Perfect conditions with the recent precip.
May 9, 2026 @ 12:51pm (America/Vancouver)
May 9, 2026
 The tight steps corner on Mesa is very dry and slippery. I didn't make it.
Mar 25, 2026 @ 10:09am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 25, 2026
 reporter there are a bunch of really slimy sections throughout the whole north facing outer portions. Recommend staying off the trail for at least several...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mesa located?
      Mesa is located in Kenna Cartwright Park, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kenna Cartwright Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.67313, -120.42138.
      ▼ How hard is Mesa?
      Mesa is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.841%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesa?
      Mesa has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 352 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,214 ft to 2,463 ft.
      ▼ Is Mesa a point to point trail?
      Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mesa?
      Mesa is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mesa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mesa?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Mesa. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mesa?
      Mesa is a very popular trail. There have been 2,689 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,636 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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