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3,494 ft
Distance
-279 ft
Descent
00:11:51
Avg time
-280 ft
Altitude change
1,791 ft
Altitude min
2,071 ft
Altitude max
2,071 ft
Altitude start
1,791 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
3,258 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:11:51
Avg time

Tower Classic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Lac Du Bois Grasslands
    Kamloops, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Batchelor Tower
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #46565 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15569 in E-Biking
    • #19717 in Trail Running
    • #3254 in Hiking
    • #1797 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    March - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner

There's a reason we kept "classic" in the name. Suggested climbing routes up are the main tower road to Cows with Guns onto Naked Pistol. Veer left towards the shaded side of the hill underneath the cell tower and then enjoy this most classic of flowing singletrack descents. Then go back up for another lap

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on May 16, 2026
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        Directions to tower-classic trailhead (50.727890, -120.414820)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tower Classic

        Where is Tower Classic located?
        Tower Classic is located in Lac Du Bois Grasslands, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lac Du Bois Grasslands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.72789, -120.41482.
        How hard is Tower Classic?
        Tower Classic is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Tower Classic?
        The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,791 ft to 2,071 ft.
        Is Tower Classic a point to point trail?
        Tower Classic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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