more stats
2,582 ft
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
236 ft
Altitude change
3,958 ft
Altitude min
4,194 ft
Altitude max
3,958 ft
Altitude start
4,193 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
40.5%
Grade min
2,037 ft
Distance climb
397 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
Avg time

Tailgunner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Sparwood Ridge
    Sparwood, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #245920 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52315 in E-Biking
    • #143710 in Trail Running
    • #147994 in Hiking
    • #41585 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #9,484 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,625 in E-Biking
    • #8,412 in Trail Running
    • #8,860 in Hiking
    • #2,488 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Elk Valley Resources

Tailgunner connects TLD and Tastes Like Dinner. Trail will create fun looping options in this area.

Access Info

Access from TLD or Tastes Like Dinner

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Trail Supporters
  • Elk Valley Resources
    Sponsor
  • District of Sparwood
    Sponsor
  • Backcountry Trail Experts
    Builder
  • Sparwood Trails Alliance
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Tailgunner Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 5, 2026
 Great conditions, well packed dirt. Nice little climb or mellow, family friendly down
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tailgunner located?
      Tailgunner is located in Sparwood Ridge, Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sparwood Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.69701, -114.88399.
      ▼ How hard is Tailgunner?
      Tailgunner is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tailgunner?
      Tailgunner has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,958 ft to 4,194 ft.
      ▼ Is Tailgunner a point to point trail?
      Tailgunner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tailgunner?
      Tailgunner is 2,582 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tailgunner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tailgunner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tailgunner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tailgunner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tailgunner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Tailgunner. The trail is 2,582 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tailgunner?
      Tailgunner is a moderately popular trail. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 71 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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