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187 ft
Distance
00:00:08
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,795 ft
Altitude min
1,796 ft
Altitude max
1,796 ft
Altitude start
1,795 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-0.8%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
00:00:08
Avg time
Simpson Direct Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaKnox Mountain Park
Kelowna, British Columbia -
AKASimpson, Simpson Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#157169 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop
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Land OwnerCity of Kelowna
An optional route on Simpson that takes a direct line down into the gully. This trail segment has a Blue rated drop feature less than 0.5m in height followed by a steep run into a small hip jump. A ride around is available to the right that has a more gradual grade and no drops.
Access Info
Simpson trailhead is at the Knox Mountain Drive and Marsh Access Road junction.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 16.8 km average
6 Months
- 78 rides
- 17.8 km avg distance
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- 287 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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(49.909700, -119.478790)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simpson Direct
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Where is Simpson Direct located?
Simpson Direct is located in Knox Mountain Park, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Knox Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.9097, -119.47879.
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How hard is Simpson Direct?
Simpson Direct is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%.
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Is Simpson Direct a point to point trail?
Yes, Simpson Direct is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Simpson Direct?
Simpson Direct is 187 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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