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2,884 ft
Distance
188 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
2,263 ft
Altitude min
2,400 ft
Altitude max
2,290 ft
Altitude start
2,263 ft
Altitude end
-55.277%
Grade max
33.126%
Grade min
1,260 ft
Distance climb
1,452 ft
Distance down
172 ft
Distance flat
00:07:37
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The Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rose Valley
    West Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This connector works in both directions. On the way up you can avoid the peak and still make it down to the reservoir and on the way out you can connect to Rose Valley trails again without losing most of the altitude back down to the parking lots.

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  • 29 miles average
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  • 14 miles avg distance
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        Directions to the-elevator-37632 trailhead (49.896052, -119.558339)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Elevator

        ▼ Where is The Elevator located?
        The Elevator is located in Rose Valley, West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Rose Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.89605, -119.55834.
        ▼ How hard is The Elevator?
        The Elevator is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Elevator?
        The Elevator has 188 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,263 ft to 2,400 ft.
        ▼ Is The Elevator a point to point trail?
        The Elevator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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