more stats
1,352 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
1,981 ft
Altitude min
2,062 ft
Altitude max
2,059 ft
Altitude start
1,982 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
325 ft
Distance climb
866 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
Avg time

Rift, upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Predator Ridge
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19746 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86124 in E-Biking
    • #104103 in Trail Running
    • #106969 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #952 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,725 in E-Biking
    • #5,952 in Trail Running
    • #5,689 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Predator Ridge Resort

This is the start of the Rift, also the connector to Rock Garden Play ground A trail in it's own rights, with short rock slabs, gravity feeds and optional drops and tec rock features.

Access Info

comes off the corner of Salamander Slabs and Granite

Tags
DropsRock gardensRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 18.9 km average
6 Months
  • 311 rides
  • 17.1 km avg distance
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  • 1,219 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Rift, upper Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2026 @ 12:10pm (America/Creston)
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Nov 4, 2025
reporter Predator Ridge closes their mountain bike trails every fall in preparation for the freeze-thaw cycle. This is for two reasons: preservation of the...
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rift, upper located?
      Rift, upper is located in Predator Ridge, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Predator Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.1909, -119.40843.
      ▼ How hard is Rift, upper?
      Rift, upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rift, upper?
      Rift, upper has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,981 ft to 2,062 ft.
      ▼ Is Rift, upper a point to point trail?
      Rift, upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rift, upper?
      Rift, upper is 1,352 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rift, upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rift, upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rift, upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rift, upper are:
      • May (188 activities)
      • April (160 activities)
      • June (140 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rift, upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rift, upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rift, upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rift, upper. The trail is 1,352 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rift, upper?
      Rift, upper is a very popular trail. There have been 4,898 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,058 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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