2.3 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-677 ft
Descent
00:25:10
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Spruce Lake Main Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park
    Gold Bridge, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #89946 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #316 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

A busy trail that skirts the lake. Lake section is muddy in early season and after rains. As shown, this track incorporates a portion of the lower grasslands trail as well.

As with all BC Parks trials, ride this trail with caution and be ready to dismount for horses and give way to hikers or other riders.

NOTE: At the request of Parks, please do not post times to the leader board for this or any Parks trail. Respect this wish and help ensure the experience of riding in the South Chilcotins will be available for years to come.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Spruce Lake Main mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -450 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,692 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,235 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,142 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,692 ft
  • Grade
    -3.7%
  • Grade max
    -41%
  • Grade min
    15%
  • Distance climb
    4,541 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    1,060 ft
  • Avg time
    00:25:10
  • Avg reverse time
    00:30:33
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on Sep 12, 2024
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Avg: 3.38 (8 votes)
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      Spruce Lake Main Trail Reports

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      Sep 12, 2024 @ 11:35pm
      Sep 12, 2024
      		 Trail is running great from end to end.
      Jul 5, 2024 @ 3:53pm
      Jul 5, 2024
      		 Trail cleared of all winter deadfall by Tyax Adventures as of June 20th. Stay safe and have fun! Tyax Adventures Crew.
      Jun 23, 2024 @ 9:56am
      Jun 23, 2024
      		All trails in South Chilcotin Mountains park are open EXCLUDING Lower Gun Creek Trail below Gun Meadows. Expect early season riding conditions:...
      Aug 8, 2023 @ 9:30am
      Aug 8, 2023
      		 Trail cleared of all winter deadfall by Tyax Adventure crew on the week of July 5th. Remember to respect park closures due to Downton Lake...
      Aug 2, 2023 @ 5:43pm
      Aug 2, 2023
      		 SCMP CLOSED due to Downton Lake fire https://bcparks.ca/south-chilcotin-mountains-park/#park-advisory-details-container
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