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3,048 ft
Distance
181 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:07:50
Avg time
174 ft
Altitude change
4,664 ft
Altitude min
4,838 ft
Altitude max
4,664 ft
Altitude start
4,839 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
21.4%
Grade min
2,470 ft
Distance climb
253 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:07:50
Avg time
Splinter Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Network
Elkford, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 95 in Snowshoeing
- 90 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#1992 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #33265 in E-Biking
- #92262 in Trail Running
- #123656 in Hiking
- #1754 in Snowshoeing
- #778 in Winter Fat Biking
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Provincial Ranking#166 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #2,270 in E-Biking
- #5,325 in Trail Running
- #6,742 in Hiking
- #278 in Snowshoeing
- #46 in Winter Fat Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingGroomed Smooth
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Season4 season
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailLog Ride
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Year Opened2022
Built by the Elkford Trails Alliance in 2022. Addition to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle trail network. Built for multi-directional 4-season non-motorized use. Great views, destination and loop options.
Trail Supporters
TeckSponsor
Columbia Basin TrustSponsor- Clarkson ContractingSponsor
- Elk Valley Thrift Shop SocietySponsor
- NWP Coal Canada LtdSponsor
- Bearspaw Contracting LtdSponsor
- EKCCUSponsor
- Elk River Crossing Car WashSponsor
- Kettle River ContractingSponsor
- Precision Arc IndustriesSponsor
- RMR RadiatorSponsor
- Elkford Lions ClubSponsor
- United Steelworkers local 7884Sponsor
- Nightcrawler 4x4Sponsor
- Sponsor
- Backcountry Trail ExpertsBuilder
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 108 rides
- Last: Oct 6, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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ETA Trails list - Winter Groomed
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,380 ft • 7 • Loop •
This trail is groomed for winter fat biking. It a fun and rewarding loop. Could be done in the summer as...
5 miles • 855 ft • 5 •
Join us September 27th @1:30 for a fun fundraising event with prizes!
3 miles • 786 ft • 3 •
2024 Elkford Trails Alliance poker hike/walk/run route
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