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3.5 miles
Distance
479 ft
Climb
-1,249 ft
Descent
01:06:57
Avg time
-770 ft
Altitude change
3,742 ft
Altitude min
4,898 ft
Altitude max
4,523 ft
Altitude start
3,753 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-74.2%
Grade max
44.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,385 ft
Distance flat
01:06:57
Avg time

Skalúla7 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mosquito Lake
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123095 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142248 in E-Biking
    • #151843 in Trail Running
    • #155582 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,377 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,887 in E-Biking
    • #9,143 in Trail Running
    • #9,791 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Summer and fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Skalúla7 - pronunciation: (Ska-lu-la) is designed as a climb trail to get you to the top of Mt. McKenzie. It's a tough climb with a great view. From the top you can continue into the Owl Lake Hiking trails or down the Owl Creek FSR to Resurrectum.

Skalúla7 translates to Great Horned Owl in the Ucwalmícwts language of the Líl̓wat Nation.

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Skalúla7 Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:39am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 20, 2026
Countless deadfalls at the first bit of the climb (hard to navigate through) would need a big saw. Once you make it through the climb and to the...
May 31, 2026 @ 5:12pm (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
Rode all of Skalula May 31. Lots of deadfall on trail on south side of summit. Will need a real saw to get through some stuff. North side is...
Jun 8, 2024 @ 5:48pm
Jun 8, 2024
Still some snow in spots and a few trees across the trail but not in dangerous places
Jun 13, 2023 @ 3:08pm
Jun 13, 2023
Some trees down but nothing too difficult to climb over/under or go around. A little muddy towards the owl creek end.
Jul 29, 2022 @ 10:56am
Jul 29, 2022
The trail itself is in good shape; there is some deadfall and a couple of very muddy sections on the descent into Owl Creek, but nothing...
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on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      NigelProtter NigelProtter
      Hi, I conceived this trail in 2009 and designed it with Sebastien Wild and Johnny Foon Chilton. It was built by Johnny and Seb and crew. Nigel.
      derekr derekr
      Really nice technical XC route with some cool rock rollers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skalúla7 located?
      Skalúla7 is located in Mosquito Lake, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mosquito Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.36429, -122.78008.
      ▼ How hard is Skalúla7?
      Skalúla7 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skalúla7?
      Skalúla7 has 479 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,742 ft to 4,898 ft.
      ▼ Is Skalúla7 a point to point trail?
      Skalúla7 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skalúla7?
      Skalúla7 is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skalúla7?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skalúla7. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skalúla7?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skalúla7 are:
      • August (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Skalúla7? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skalúla7 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skalúla7?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 7 minutes to ride Skalúla7. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skalúla7?
      Skalúla7 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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