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4.4 miles
Distance
2,864 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
01:25:54
Avg time
2,858 ft
Altitude change
4,914 ft
Altitude min
7,781 ft
Altitude max
4,917 ft
Altitude start
7,776 ft
Altitude end
12.4%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
50.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
449 ft
Distance down
01:25:54
Avg time

Summit Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Panorama Mountain Resort
    Panorama, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
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    • Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

Uphill riding access from Mercy Me to the Summit.
Uses the summer maintenance road (no public motorized access however service vehicles and machinery may be encountered).
Not technical but steep.

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        Directions to summit-access trailhead (50.438520, -116.235780)

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        Aug 18, 2019 @ 1:07pm
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        Jun 16, 2016 @ 7:40am
        Jun 16, 2016

        Videos

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        Slicing up the Corduroy
        0:46 | 217 | Mar 25, 2013 , Panorama
        Summit Hut & Ski Out
        2:48 | 62 | Apr 1, 2013 , Panorama

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Summit Access

        Where is Summit Access located?
        Summit Access is located in Panorama Mountain Resort, Panorama, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Panorama Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.43852, -116.23578.
        What is the elevation gain for Summit Access?
        Summit Access has 873 m of elevation gain. The trail has 2 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,498 m to 2,372 m.
        Is Summit Access a point to point trail?
        Summit Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Summit Access?
        Summit Access is 7.0 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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