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1,923 ft
Distance
-478 ft
Descent
00:03:23
Avg time
-478 ft
Altitude change
2,662 ft
Altitude min
3,140 ft
Altitude max
3,140 ft
Altitude start
2,661 ft
Altitude end
-24.9%
Grade
-66.5%
Grade max
-8.1%
Grade min
1,923 ft
Distance down
00:03:23
Avg time

So Loam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Merry Creek
    Castlegar, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #208762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42316 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,759 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,890 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Gap Jump, Rock Face

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AI Generated Description

So Loam is a 586 m popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Castlegar British Columbia. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features bridge, gap jump and rock face. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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BridgesJumpsRock slabs

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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So Loam Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 10:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 25, 2026
Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:08pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 13, 2026
 Things have dried out in the bush! So Loam is dry and fast right now ... the steeps present themselves quickly.
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on Aug 25, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3 (1 votes)
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      Loamy trail in Castlegar BC
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      2:54 | 49 | Sep 12, 2026 , Castlegar
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is So Loam located?
      So Loam is located in Merry Creek, Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Merry Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.29291, -117.68826.
      ▼ How hard is So Loam?
      So Loam is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 24.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for So Loam?
      The trail has 478 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,662 ft to 3,140 ft.
      ▼ Is So Loam a point to point trail?
      Yes, So Loam is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is So Loam?
      So Loam is 1,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on So Loam?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on So Loam. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access So Loam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to So Loam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride So Loam?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride So Loam. The trail is 1,923 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is So Loam?
      So Loam is a very popular trail. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 60 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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