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2,684 ft
Distance
-243 ft
Descent
00:02:56
Avg time
-243 ft
Altitude change
3,377 ft
Altitude min
3,620 ft
Altitude max
3,620 ft
Altitude start
3,376 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
2,684 ft
Distance down
00:02:56
Avg time

Pole 62 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #25
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56438 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37417 in E-Biking
    • #113202 in Trail Running
    • #102378 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,743 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,544 in E-Biking
    • #6,407 in Trail Running
    • #5,468 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

Beautiful trail that really flows and is nice and shady on a hot day. The section above Brodie provides a nice climbing alternative to near the top of Going Up.

Tags
Faint trail
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 338 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Pole 62 Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 11:18am (America/Creston)
Sep 6, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 11:01am (America/Creston)
Apr 19, 2026
Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Edmonton)
Feb 13, 2026
reporter OFFICIAL CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST: Ride only when the trails are frozen / firm. We are turning around when we encounter soft conditions - are...
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on Sep 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pole 62 located?
      Pole 62 is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50699, -115.71.
      ▼ How hard is Pole 62?
      Pole 62 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pole 62?
      The trail has 243 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,377 ft to 3,620 ft.
      ▼ Is Pole 62 a point to point trail?
      Pole 62 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pole 62?
      Pole 62 is 2,684 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pole 62?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pole 62. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pole 62? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pole 62 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pole 62?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Pole 62. The trail is 2,684 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pole 62?
      Pole 62 is a very popular trail. There have been 910 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 909 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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