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4,406 ft
Distance
-1,048 ft
Descent
00:11:14
Avg time
-1,048 ft
Altitude change
5,767 ft
Altitude min
6,815 ft
Altitude max
6,815 ft
Altitude start
5,768 ft
Altitude end
-23.8%
Grade
-64.5%
Grade max
-4%
Grade min
4,406 ft
Distance down
00:11:14
Avg time
Rocket Science Details
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Riding AreaBig White Bike Park
Kelowna, British Columbia -
AKAEnduro Stage 3
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#123270 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2017
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Land OwnerBig White Ski Resort Ltd
Long with loose, steep sections and rock faces. a few lines to choose on the way down. Lots of "no spill" zones.
Naming Story: It is a technical trail. It is under the Ridge Rocket... You don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure it out ;o)
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Off Bumble Bee
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 24 miles avg distance
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- 112 rides
- Last: Mar 25, 2026
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Directions to rocket-science trailhead
(49.730650, -118.937260)
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Where is Rocket Science located?
Rocket Science is located in Big White Bike Park, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Big White Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.73065, -118.93726.
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How hard is Rocket Science?
Rocket Science is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 23.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Rocket Science?
The trail has 1,048 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,767 ft to 6,815 ft.
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Is Rocket Science a point to point trail?
Yes, Rocket Science is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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