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3,235 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:07:41
Avg time
-207 ft
Altitude change
5,793 ft
Altitude min
6,002 ft
Altitude max
6,000 ft
Altitude start
5,794 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-31.7%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
2,421 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:07:41
Avg time

Raw Bones Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sovereign Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63886 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61127 in Trail Running
    • #130565 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Season
    june to october
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

Ride from the highpoint in Silver Star provincal park. This trail is tight with some nice raw rock outcroppings. Use Sovereign Lake Road to access or use Aberdeen and Rubberboot from Silverstar to access this one. Its a great addition to upper Dagamals or Hammered Cow

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Use Sovereign Lake Road to access or use Aberdeen and Rubberboot from Silverstar to access this one. Its a great addition to upper Dagamals or Hammered Cow

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 55 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 438 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026 @ 8:28pm (America/Vancouver)
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Jun 5, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 5, 2026
Cleared a few trees today. One tiny bit of snow/ ice. There is a large chainsaw worthy tree on the road to the radio tower but the trail it self...
May 19, 2026 @ 12:07pm (America/Vancouver)
May 19, 2026
Looks ahead at the Snowmobile club trailhead but more and more snow as you climb up. Top of Upper Dagamal is under a foot of snow. Had to walk...
Oct 6, 2025 @ 4:55pm (America/Creston)
Oct 6, 2025
Aug 30, 2025 @ 9:37am
Aug 30, 2025
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        Directions to raw-bones trailhead (50.365560, -119.086950)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Raw Bones

        Where is Raw Bones located?
        Raw Bones is located in Sovereign Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sovereign Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.36556, -119.08695.
        How hard is Raw Bones?
        Raw Bones is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Raw Bones?
        Raw Bones has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,793 ft to 6,002 ft.
        How long is Raw Bones?
        Raw Bones is 3,235 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Raw Bones?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Raw Bones. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Raw Bones?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Raw Bones are:
        • July (121 activities)
        • August (67 activities)
        • September (44 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Raw Bones? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Raw Bones are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Raw Bones?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Raw Bones. The trail is 3,235 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Raw Bones?
        Raw Bones is a very popular trail. There have been 2,578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,526 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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