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3.1 miles
Distance
1,108 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:47:29
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
00:47:29
Avg time
Pali Gap Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKalamalka Lake
Vernon, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#1,636 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #1,260 in E-Biking
- #5,756 in Trail Running
- #7,264 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Brand new climbing trail frequently used as part of the "Honest Ed" loop.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 67 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
All
- 494 rides
- Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Directions to pali-gap trailhead
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6 Reviews & Comments
averagejoebenmtb
according to trailforks this is a climbing trail, but also part of the killer king route descent. riding down is allowed? thanks
honeybudger
Has anyone been through paligap to Big ED ?
Is it ridable ?
Is it ridable ?
martyzaleski
Well built XC climb. Newer sections should buff out with a bit more bike traffic.
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