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1.5 miles
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-248 ft
Descent
4,980 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
4,729 ft
Altitude min
4,740 ft
Altitude start
4,731 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-33.6%
Grade max
37.3%
Grade min
3,691 ft
Distance climb
3,976 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat

Stellar Jay Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Sun Peaks Nordic Network
    Sun Peaks, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #3007 in Nordic Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Winter
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Sun Peaks Resort LLP

A fun but challenging loop with solid climbs and fast, twisting descents. Can be skied in either direction but most people prefer to do the loop counter-clockwise.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 16, 2022
 Well groomed but hang on tight on the way down!!!
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stellar Jay Loop

        ▼ Where is Stellar Jay Loop located?
        Stellar Jay Loop is located in Sun Peaks Nordic Network, Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sun Peaks Nordic Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.87589, -119.83771.
        ▼ How hard is Stellar Jay Loop?
        Stellar Jay Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stellar Jay Loop?
        Stellar Jay Loop has 73 m of elevation gain. The trail has 76 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,442 m to 1,518 m.
        ▼ Is Stellar Jay Loop a point to point trail?
        Stellar Jay Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Stellar Jay Loop?
        Stellar Jay Loop is 2.4 km long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stellar Jay Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stellar Jay Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Stellar Jay Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Stellar Jay Loop are:
        • February (4 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
        • March (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Stellar Jay Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stellar Jay Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski Stellar Jay Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ski Stellar Jay Loop. The trail is 2.4 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Stellar Jay Loop?
        Stellar Jay Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 259 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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