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2,041 ft
Distance
275 ft
Climb
00:08:17
Avg time
275 ft
Altitude change
3,933 ft
Altitude min
4,208 ft
Altitude max
3,933 ft
Altitude start
4,209 ft
Altitude end
13.5%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
40%
Grade min
1,939 ft
Distance climb
102 ft
Distance down
00:08:17
Avg time

Richardsons Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Nature Park
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108070 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64428 in E-Biking
    • #99783 in Trail Running
    • #108007 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This is the fastest/lclosest way to get from the Kimberley Nature Park up to the Nordic trails level. Good access to Magic Line from here.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 244 rides
  • Last: Jun 22, 2026
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May 28, 2026 @ 2:17pm (America/Edmonton)
May 28, 2026
Trail clear
May 27, 2026 @ 9:43pm (America/Edmonton)
May 27, 2026
Tree down, down from the hairpin, towards Myrtle Junction.
May 11, 2026 @ 8:18pm (America/Edmonton)
May 11, 2026
5 to 6 inch tree down 30 m above Myrtle junction.
Apr 12, 2026 @ 3:24pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 12, 2026
Trees cleared/trail clear
Apr 12, 2026 @ 8:50am (America/Edmonton)
Apr 12, 2026
4 trees down in the bottom quarter of the trail. All close to a foot in diameter.
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on May 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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        Directions to richardsons trailhead (49.662430, -115.998690)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Richardsons

        Where is Richardsons located?
        Richardsons is located in Kimberley Nature Park, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.66243, -115.99869.
        How hard is Richardsons?
        Richardsons is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Richardsons?
        Richardsons has 275 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,933 ft to 4,208 ft.
        Is Richardsons a point to point trail?
        Richardsons is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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