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2,582 ft
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
4,194 ft
High Point
236 ft
Altitude change
3,958 ft
Altitude min
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

Tailgunner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Sparwood Ridge
    Sparwood, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • 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

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

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 11 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tailgunner

        ▼ 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 busy is Tailgunner?
        Tailgunner is a moderately popular trail. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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