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1,936 ft
Distance
181 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
174 ft
Altitude change
1,099 ft
Altitude min
1,273 ft
Altitude max
1,099 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
35.2%
Grade min
1,624 ft
Distance climb
262 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

Shama Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mackenzie
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45640 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16853 in E-Biking
    • #35948 in Trail Running
    • #66236 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2014

Built to be climbed, can be used to cut out the long and flat switchback on Waco. It may be ridden in either direction. Also often used by hikers.

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  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 109 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 815 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shama

        ▼ Where is Shama located?
        Shama is located in Mackenzie, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mackenzie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.3321, -122.78054.
        ▼ How hard is Shama?
        Shama is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shama?
        Shama has 181 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,099 ft to 1,273 ft.
        ▼ Is Shama a point to point trail?
        Shama is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shama?
        Shama is 1,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shama?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shama. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shama?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shama are:
        • April (122 activities)
        • May (114 activities)
        • July (96 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Shama? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shama are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shama?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Shama. The trail is 1,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shama?
        Shama is a very popular trail. There have been 5,406 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,638 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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