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3,304 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-454 ft
Descent
00:08:39
Avg time
-446 ft
Altitude change
2,433 ft
Altitude min
2,879 ft
Altitude max
2,879 ft
Altitude start
2,434 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade
-50.8%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
2,717 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:08:39
Avg time

Tricky Bits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kruger Mountain/Blue Lake/Kilpoola
    Osoyoos, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49674 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face

Tricky Bits is fast singletrack with a double drop, natural rock-launch over a 12 foot table with wide wooden transition, steep rock face, a small rock drop, a 100 ft long berm and a wooden drop named "Big Boy Pants". Ya so basically jammed full of TTFs. The rock face is approximately 30 feet in height with an average overall grade of 48%. There is now also a chicken line around the rock face for those not ready for it.

Access Info

Roll off of Cowbell into a tight left turn.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Unsanctioned, ride at your own risk

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 3, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 3, 2026
 running smooth
Mar 20, 2026 @ 8:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 20, 2026
 in great shape. Well cared for
Aug 11, 2025 @ 8:33am
Aug 11, 2025
 In great shape!!
Jun 17, 2025 @ 9:16pm
Jun 17, 2025
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Trail now trimmed and mostly raked. F'ing awesome right now!
Apr 14, 2025 @ 1:04pm
Apr 14, 2025
 reporter Trees cleared from trail and important sections have been raked. Some water flowing on trail in 2 sections otherwise trail is ideal!
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Ideal
Avg: 4.31 (10 votes)
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        Directions to tricky-bits trailhead (49.044250, -119.544890)

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        youtuber Can't wait to come back here! Mountain biking...
        11:51 | 676 | Mar 24, 2021 , Osoyoos
        youtuber Osoyoos...who knew?!?
        6:22 | 336 | Jul 6, 2023 , Osoyoos
        Tricky Bits
        2:48 | 426 | Sep 1, 2020 , Osoyoos
        Rock Launch on Tricky bits
        0:08 | 569 | Mar 23, 2019 , Osoyoos

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tricky Bits

        ▼ Where is Tricky Bits located?
        Tricky Bits is located in Kruger Mountain/Blue Lake/Kilpoola, Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kruger Mountain/Blue Lake/Kilpoola trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.04425, -119.54489.
        ▼ How hard is Tricky Bits?
        Tricky Bits is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tricky Bits?
        Tricky Bits has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 454 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,433 ft to 2,879 ft.
        ▼ Is Tricky Bits a point to point trail?
        Yes, Tricky Bits is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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