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1,778 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:03:02
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
3,356 ft
Altitude min
3,444 ft
Altitude max
3,437 ft
Altitude start
3,356 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
522 ft
Distance climb
1,165 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
Avg time

Shemp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #057
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #122998 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141660 in E-Biking
    • #224960 in Trail Running
    • #222586 in Hiking
    • #23304 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

Gentle climb to the top of a small hill with a steep decent including an "S" turn with a drop over a downed tree.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 71 rides
  • Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Jul 12, 2026 @ 10:32am (America/Creston)
Jul 12, 2026
 Trail not heavily used. Overgrown in spots
Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
 reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
 reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
May 20, 2024 @ 8:20am
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Apr 7, 2024 @ 12:39pm
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on Jul 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shemp

        ▼ Where is Shemp located?
        Shemp is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51476, -115.71467.
        ▼ How hard is Shemp?
        Shemp is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shemp?
        Shemp has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,356 ft to 3,444 ft.
        ▼ Is Shemp a point to point trail?
        Yes, Shemp is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shemp?
        Shemp is 1,778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shemp?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shemp. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shemp?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shemp are:
        • August (18 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
        • June (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Shemp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shemp are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shemp?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Shemp. The trail is 1,778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shemp?
        Shemp is a moderately popular trail. There have been 173 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 171 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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