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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
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSovereign Lake
Vernon, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerBC Parks
Fun, fast and flowy descent leading to the Sovereign Lake sign.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 3 rides
- 3 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 4 miles avg distance
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- 121 rides
- Last: Jun 3, 2026
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(50.356960, -119.094160)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thread
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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.
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How hard is Thread?
Thread is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 17.3%.
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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.
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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.
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