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3,048 ft
Distance
181 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:07:27
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
00:07:27
Avg time

Splinter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Network
    Elkford, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #4963 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155634 in E-Biking
    • #69063 in Trail Running
    • #69734 in Hiking
    • #6462 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    4 season
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride
  • Year Opened
    2022

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

  • Teck
    Sponsor
  • Columbia Basin Trust
    Columbia Basin Trust
    Sponsor
  • Clarkson Contracting
    Sponsor
  • Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society
    Sponsor
  • NWP Coal Canada Ltd
    Sponsor
  • Bearspaw Contracting Ltd
    Sponsor
  • EKCCU
    Sponsor
  • Elk River Crossing Car Wash
    Sponsor
  • Kettle River Contracting
    Sponsor
  • Precision Arc Industries
    Sponsor
  • RMR Radiator
    Sponsor
  • Elkford Lions Club
    Sponsor
  • United Steelworkers local 7884
    Sponsor
  • Nightcrawler 4x4
    Sponsor
  • Sponsor
  • Backcountry Trail Experts
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 100 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Splinter Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:09pm (America/Creston)
Aug 15, 2026
 reporter Great shape
Aug 12, 2026 @ 6:43pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 12, 2026
 reporter All clear. Great shape
Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:47pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 17, 2026
 reporter Great shape. Not brushsawed as of yet
May 9, 2026 @ 2:26pm (America/Edmonton)
May 9, 2026
 reporter Good shape. Good to go.
Mar 1, 2026 @ 9:19pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 1, 2026
 reporter Corduroy laid today. Trail is in great shape.
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on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Splinter

        ▼ Where is Splinter located?
        Splinter is located in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Network, Elkford, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.01694, -114.90397.
        ▼ How hard is Splinter?
        Splinter is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Splinter?
        Splinter has 181 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,664 ft to 4,838 ft.
        ▼ How long is Splinter?
        Splinter is 3,048 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Splinter?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Splinter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Splinter?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Splinter are:
        • October (4 activities)
        • November (3 activities)
        • December (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Splinter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Splinter are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Splinter?
        The estimated time to ride Splinter is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 3,048 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Splinter?
        Splinter is a very popular trail. There have been 443 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 588 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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