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3.8 miles
Distance
1,135 ft
Climb
-358 ft
Descent
01:15:53
Avg time
777 ft
Altitude change
3,367 ft
Altitude min
4,269 ft
Altitude max
3,367 ft
Altitude start
4,144 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
51.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,906 ft
Distance flat
01:15:53
Avg time

Thimble Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thimble Mountain
    Grand Forks, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109292 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32405 in Trail Running
    • #77750 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Beautiful views of the Gramby and areas surrounding Grand Forks. Old school single track and some fast double track along old mining routes.

Access Info

Travel 18km west of Grand Forks to a parking lot on the side of Highway 3 at Fisherman Creek rd. It's a quick jolt up the gravel road until the trailhead on your right.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Thimble Mountain Trail Reports

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May 25, 2025 @ 4:33pm
May 25, 2025
cleared about 20 trees as far as junction with alt loop / wetland. needs bit of brushing and likely a bit more clearing towards the end.
May 20, 2025 @ 9:21am
May 20, 2025
 Approx 25-30 trees across the trail. A bit of a hike a bike.
Jun 25, 2023 @ 2:51pm
Jun 25, 2023
Cleared all downed trees, brushed 2/3rds before running out of gas. Still needs a rake and some more brushing.
May 24, 2022 @ 6:23pm
May 24, 2022
Cleared all downed trees, raked most loose sections, worked on a few corners, and picked up most derailleur tanglers.
Jun 16, 2021 @ 10:17pm
Jun 16, 2021
Cleared all the trees from the recent storm.
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on May 25, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thimble Mountain

        ▼ Where is Thimble Mountain located?
        Thimble Mountain is located in Thimble Mountain, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Thimble Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.12466, -118.5395.
        ▼ How hard is Thimble Mountain?
        Thimble Mountain is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thimble Mountain?
        Thimble Mountain has 1,135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 358 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,367 ft to 4,269 ft.
        ▼ Is Thimble Mountain a point to point trail?
        Thimble Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Thimble Mountain?
        Thimble Mountain is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thimble Mountain?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Thimble Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thimble Mountain?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thimble Mountain are:
        • October (2 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Thimble Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thimble Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Thimble Mountain?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 5 minutes to ride Thimble Mountain. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Thimble Mountain?
        Thimble Mountain is a moderately popular trail. There have been 103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 149 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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