more stats
3,251 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:11:29
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
4,372 ft
Altitude min
4,430 ft
Altitude max
4,372 ft
Altitude start
4,416 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
1,932 ft
Distance climb
1,102 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:11:29
Avg time

Summer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Nature Park
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126763 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66609 in E-Biking
    • #155828 in Trail Running
    • #144269 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,576 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,226 in E-Biking
    • #9,575 in Trail Running
    • #8,491 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a great trail through Horsebarn Valley to Dipper Lake. Lots of rooty sections and a moist area with cedars and ferns.

Tags
Rooty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 123 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Summer Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2026 @ 10:04pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 11, 2026
May 10, 2026 @ 2:21pm (America/Edmonton)
May 10, 2026
40 odd trees down! Snow has melted off trail. No mosquitos yet!!!
Jul 27, 2025 @ 4:37pm
Jul 27, 2025
Cleared tree/ trail clear
Jun 7, 2025 @ 10:35am
Jun 7, 2025
Trail clear
May 24, 2025 @ 11:26am
May 24, 2025
Downed tree and several heavy leaners cleared/ trail clear
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Status:
on Sep 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to summer trailhead (49.654420, -116.046680)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Summer located?
      Summer is located in Kimberley Nature Park, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65442, -116.04668.
      ▼ How hard is Summer?
      Summer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summer?
      Summer has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,372 ft to 4,430 ft.
      ▼ Is Summer a point to point trail?
      Summer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Summer?
      Summer is 3,251 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Summer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Summer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Summer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Summer. The trail is 3,251 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Summer?
      Summer is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 529 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 517 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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