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2,841 ft
Distance
695 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
01:37:40
Avg time
677 ft
Altitude change
1,823 ft
Altitude min
2,500 ft
Altitude max
1,823 ft
Altitude start
2,500 ft
Altitude end
23.8%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
86.3%
Grade min
2,365 ft
Distance climb
443 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
01:37:40
Avg time
Sunshine Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGrand Forks City Trails
Grand Forks, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Hiking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
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Provincial Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2020
This steep trail takes the hiker across the south side of Observation Mountain to the top. Start at the bottom of the Observation South Trail and look for the sign at the beginning of Sunshine. Great views and always lots of sunshine.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(49.035820, -118.444830)
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Nearby Trails
- Observation South 509 ft
- Bench To Star 955 ft
- Observation Mt East 1,053 ft
- Road To The Top 1,152 ft
- Kiosk To Bench 1,358 ft
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