more stats
2,142 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-595 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-588 ft
Altitude change
3,712 ft
Altitude min
4,307 ft
Altitude max
4,307 ft
Altitude start
3,720 ft
Altitude end
-27.4%
Grade
-66.9%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
135 ft
Distance climb
1,978 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:03:30
Avg time

The Tyrant Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Iron Mountain
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106153 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85401 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Gap jumps steep tech with an even steeper chute into more steep tech

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2025
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The Tyrant Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2021 @ 11:24pm
Jul 17, 2021
 2-3 small trees down, easy to climb over. Runout to main rock roll is fine dust.
Aug 23, 2020 @ 12:52pm
Aug 23, 2020
 reporter Forest fire is out trails are open again
Aug 22, 2020 @ 1:34pm
Aug 22, 2020
 reporter Active wildfire in area
Jun 16, 2020 @ 8:55pm
Jun 16, 2020
 reporter Trail is pretty wet with recent rain currently has a few spots with creeks running through give it a couple of days
Nov 8, 2016 @ 9:34am
Nov 8, 2016
 Great condition. Old stunts are done, but who rides that stuff anyway? Without the TTFs, the trail is not a double black apart from a single...
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Status:
on Jul 17, 2021
Very Dry
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-tyrant trailhead (50.062040, -120.745770)
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      Jun 13, 2016 @ 4:48pm
      Jun 13, 2016

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      Trail Products

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      4 ★ 75%
      3 ★ 25%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      ayanamishinji01 ayanamishinji01
      It's sweet the map has been updated so tye tyrant no longer looks.like it leads into choke whistle but it's barely a double black let alone a pro line (minus the log ride)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Tyrant located?
      The Tyrant is located in Iron Mountain, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Iron Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.06204, -120.74577.
      ▼ How hard is The Tyrant?
      The Tyrant is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 27.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Tyrant?
      The Tyrant has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 595 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,712 ft to 4,307 ft.
      ▼ Is The Tyrant a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Tyrant is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Tyrant?
      The Tyrant is 2,142 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Tyrant?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Tyrant. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Tyrant? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Tyrant are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Tyrant?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride The Tyrant. The trail is 2,142 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Tyrant?
      The Tyrant is a moderately popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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