more stats
892 ft
Distance
194 ft
Climb
00:03:04
Avg time
194 ft
Altitude change
2,116 ft
Altitude min
2,310 ft
Altitude max
2,116 ft
Altitude start
2,310 ft
Altitude end
21.7%
Grade
2.2%
Grade max
97.7%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance climb
00:03:04
Avg time

The SteepRT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131445 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97339 in E-Biking
    • #69738 in Trail Running
    • #140253 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,815 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,986 in E-Biking
    • #3,998 in Trail Running
    • #8,090 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

New HRT trail around where the landslide was. It is not technically difficult but very physically demanding as it's quite steep to bike up.

Access Info

Ride down Interstellar, there will be a wooden post with an arrow pointing up the hill.

Tags
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 231 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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The SteepRT Trail Reports

Status:
on May 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-steeprt trailhead (50.192530, -119.233630)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The SteepRT located?
      The SteepRT is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.19253, -119.23363.
      ▼ How hard is The SteepRT?
      The SteepRT is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 21.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The SteepRT?
      The SteepRT has 194 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,116 ft to 2,310 ft.
      ▼ Is The SteepRT a point to point trail?
      The SteepRT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The SteepRT?
      The SteepRT is 892 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The SteepRT?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The SteepRT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The SteepRT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The SteepRT are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The SteepRT?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The SteepRT. The trail is 892 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The SteepRT?
      The SteepRT is a very popular trail. There have been 1,532 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,839 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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