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3.1 miles
Distance
1,108 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:42:27
Avg time
950 ft
Altitude change
3,403 ft
Altitude min
4,375 ft
Altitude max
3,425 ft
Altitude start
4,377 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
-45.2%
Grade max
51.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,326 ft
Distance down
909 ft
Distance flat
00:42:27
Avg time

Pali Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39999 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24850 in E-Biking
    • #49921 in Trail Running
    • #122661 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Brand new climbing trail frequently used as part of the "Honest Ed" loop.

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  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
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  • 40 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 464 rides
  • Last: Jul 2, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 28, 2026
Tree still across. Apart from that trail in great condition with the latest moisture
Jun 12, 2026 @ 10:06am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 12, 2026
reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
May 15, 2026 @ 12:56pm (America/Vancouver)
May 15, 2026
Tree down on corner about 150-200m up from dope on a rope turnoff. Cleared top of tree and delimbed on otherside of corner with handsaw
May 14, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/Vancouver)
May 14, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 @ 7:37am (America/Creston)
Apr 29, 2026
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on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.44 (12 votes)
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        Directions to pali-gap trailhead (50.176390, -119.256400)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pali Gap

        Where is Pali Gap located?
        Pali Gap is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.17639, -119.2564.
        How hard is Pali Gap?
        Pali Gap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Pali Gap?
        Pali Gap has 338 m of elevation gain. The trail has 48 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,037 m to 1,334 m.
        Is Pali Gap a point to point trail?
        Pali Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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