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1,598 ft
Distance
141 ft
Climb
00:01:30
Avg time
143 ft
Altitude change
5,056 ft
Altitude min
5,200 ft
Altitude max
5,056 ft
Altitude start
5,200 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
1.9%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
1,581 ft
Distance climb
16 ft
Distance flat
00:01:30
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Prospector Upper Details

  • Activities
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    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Star Mountain Park
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Hiking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Hiking trail which takes you from the village to the Comet Chairlift. Usually only used when the gondola is not operating to get to the top of the mountain. This trail shares Easy Street with mountain bikers for the middle section

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Jun 21, 2024 @ 11:53am
Jun 21, 2024
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Sep 18, 2023 @ 9:14am
Sep 18, 2023
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Jun 27, 2023 @ 1:59pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Prospector Upper

        ▼ Where is Prospector Upper located?
        Prospector Upper is located in Silver Star Mountain Park, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Silver Star Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.3556, -119.05336.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prospector Upper?
        Prospector Upper has 141 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,056 ft to 5,200 ft.
        ▼ How long is Prospector Upper?
        Prospector Upper is 1,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prospector Upper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Prospector Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Prospector Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prospector Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Prospector Upper?
        The estimated time to hike Prospector Upper is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Prospector Upper?
        Prospector Upper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,214 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,019 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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