more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Knox Mountain Park
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Simpson, Simpson Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #181292 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21390 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,260 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #661 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    City 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.

Tags
Drops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 306 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Simpson Direct?
      Simpson Direct is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Simpson Direct?
      Simpson Direct is 187 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Simpson Direct?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Simpson Direct. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Simpson Direct? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Simpson Direct are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Simpson Direct?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Simpson Direct. The trail is 187 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Simpson Direct?
      Simpson Direct is a very popular trail. There have been 1,578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,617 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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