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1,814 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
4,256 ft
High Point
-53 ft
Altitude change
4,188 ft
Altitude min
4,242 ft
Altitude start
4,190 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
797 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat

Summit Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Larch Hills Nordic Trails
    Salmon Arm, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #4918 in Nordic Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/

A steeper alternative to the Summit Trail

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 20, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Summit Shortcut located?
      Summit Shortcut is located in Larch Hills Nordic Trails, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Larch Hills Nordic Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.76426, -119.14666.
      ▼ How hard is Summit Shortcut?
      Summit Shortcut is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summit Shortcut?
      Summit Shortcut has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,188 ft to 4,256 ft.
      ▼ Is Summit Shortcut a point to point trail?
      Summit Shortcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Summit Shortcut?
      Summit Shortcut is 1,814 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summit Shortcut?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Summit Shortcut. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Summit Shortcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summit Shortcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Summit Shortcut?
      Summit Shortcut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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