more stats
3,898 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-581 ft
Descent
00:06:18
Avg time
-576 ft
Altitude change
2,577 ft
Altitude min
3,154 ft
Altitude max
3,154 ft
Altitude start
2,579 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-44.8%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
3,678 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:06:18
Avg time

Sheppard's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pineview
    Kamloops, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Shep's
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90737 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73413 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,553 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,426 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Kamloops Mountain Bike Trail Association

This trail puts a challenge out there. Unlike the normal Kamloops trails, Shep's has more rocky sections, very tight switchbacks and technical challenges. It is fun but you need your wits about you if you want to blaze down this one

Tags
Rock gardensRockyTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 149 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Sheppard's Trail Reports

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May 25, 2026 @ 1:00am (America/Vancouver)
May 25, 2026
 reporter The Pineview west side trails are now open for the season, as of May 25, 2026.
Nov 30, 2025 @ 8:24pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 30, 2025
 reporter The Pineview trail network is now closed for the 2025 season, and will reopen in spring 2026
Jun 17, 2025 @ 10:49am
Jun 17, 2025
 reporter Tree cleared
Jun 16, 2025 @ 10:32pm
Jun 16, 2025
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
May 29, 2025 @ 4:27pm
May 29, 2025
 reporter
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Status:
on May 25, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.61 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sheppard-s trailhead (50.656310, -120.421630)
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      Jun 17, 2025 @ 10:50am
      Jun 17, 2025

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      8:10 | 421 | Jul 14, 2023 , Kamloops

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Garret86
      Overgrown and clearly not ridden often. A mix of slow janky switchbacks and single track. Not worth the ride or the double black label on trail forks.
      q74cll
      not worth the effort ... "A Blaze On The Hillside" or "Mine" are far better
      gbeaks33 gbeaks33
      This trail was worked on and re-routed in summer 2017 and is a great technical trail in Kamloops. If you rode it prior to then, it's worth revisiting. Has a mix of rocky tech near the top and steep loam turns near the bottom. There are a few super tricky corners. No mandatory features/jumps/etc.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sheppard's located?
      Sheppard's is located in Pineview, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Pineview trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.65631, -120.42163.
      ▼ How hard is Sheppard's?
      Sheppard's is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sheppard's?
      Sheppard's has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 581 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,577 ft to 3,154 ft.
      ▼ Is Sheppard's a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sheppard's is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sheppard's?
      Sheppard's is 3,898 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sheppard's?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sheppard's. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sheppard's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sheppard's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sheppard's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sheppard's. The trail is 3,898 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sheppard's?
      Sheppard's is a very popular trail. There have been 796 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 776 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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