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1,975 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-104 ft
Descent
00:05:59
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
1,974 ft
Altitude min
2,067 ft
Altitude max
2,007 ft
Altitude start
1,982 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
915 ft
Distance climb
873 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:05:59
Avg time

Serendipity Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57588 in E-Biking
    • #21919 in Trail Running
    • #76669 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny

First portion is lots of up and down cross country riding with some rocks.
Last portion is a fun flowy descent down to the (not so skinny) "skinnies" crossing the bog on South Park.
Note: There is often confusion between Serendipity and Acrophobia. Shortly after you start this trail, you will see a trail off to your right, which is the beginning of Acrophobia. Acrophobia later crosses over Serendipity again, and it is difficult to see the continuation of Serendipity due to some rock in front of you at the junction.. Turn left at the junction as if to go down Acrophobia, but immediately turn right again (within a couple meters of your first turn), and Serendipity continues behind the rock.

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        Directions to serendipity trailhead (50.194200, -119.240050)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Serendipity

        Where is Serendipity located?
        Serendipity is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.1942, -119.24005.
        How hard is Serendipity?
        Serendipity is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Serendipity?
        Serendipity has 24 m of elevation gain. The trail has 32 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 602 m to 630 m.
        How long is Serendipity?
        Serendipity is 602.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Serendipity?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Serendipity. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Serendipity?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Serendipity are:
        • October (65 activities)
        • May (48 activities)
        • April (41 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Serendipity? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Serendipity are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Serendipity?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Serendipity. The trail is 602.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Serendipity?
        Serendipity is a very popular trail. There have been 2,152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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