more stats
1,132 ft
Distance
-196 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
-196 ft
Altitude change
5,083 ft
Altitude min
5,279 ft
Altitude max
5,279 ft
Altitude start
5,082 ft
Altitude end
-17.3%
Grade
-32%
Grade max
-5.4%
Grade min
1,132 ft
Distance down
00:01:39
Avg time

Thread Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sovereign Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337070 in Trail Running
    • #337552 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,078 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #13,514 in Trail Running
    • #13,772 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

Fun, fast and flowy descent leading to the Sovereign Lake sign.

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Flowy

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 137 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Thread Trail Reports

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May 30, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Vancouver)
May 30, 2026
reporter BIG trail day today in here with Ninjas, Trail Crew also did some brushing afterwards.
May 30, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver)
May 30, 2026
reporter
Great day with the NOCS Trail Ninja's giving Thread a facelift!
May 8, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/Vancouver)
May 8, 2026
Cleared one tree. Few wet spots and patch of snow. Exit bench cut is getting narrow.
Aug 5, 2025 @ 12:11pm
Aug 5, 2025
May 31, 2025 @ 10:05pm
May 31, 2025
NOCS trail day, thanks to those who volunteered to help clear trees and debris, manage water and remaining snow, etc.
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on May 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to thread trailhead (50.356960, -119.094160)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thread located?
      Thread is located in Sovereign Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sovereign Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.35696, -119.09416.
      ▼ How hard is Thread?
      Thread is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 17.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thread?
      The trail has 196 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,083 ft to 5,279 ft.
      ▼ Is Thread a point to point trail?
      Thread is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thread?
      Thread is 1,132 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thread?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thread. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thread? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thread are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thread?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Thread. The trail is 1,132 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thread?
      Thread is a very popular trail. There have been 1,053 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,083 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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