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1,778 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:04:22
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
00:04:22
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 [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #117757 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82934 in E-Biking
    • #329165 in Trail Running
    • #316534 in Hiking
    • #37982 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,086 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,653 in E-Biking
    • #13,266 in Trail Running
    • #12,993 in Hiking
    • #759 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 73 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Shemp Trail Reports

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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
May 20, 2024
Apr 7, 2024 @ 12:39pm
Apr 7, 2024
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Status:
on Jul 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Mattmcd88 Mattmcd88
      Don't listen to alwhiting. Idiot doesn't know what he's talking about.... It was too steep was sharp slippery rocks....
      alwhiting
      Short but a neat trail, worth riding once at least.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 (5 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      • September (3 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 4 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 175 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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