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3,304 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-454 ft
Descent
00:12:28
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
00:12:28
Avg time
Tricky Bits Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaKruger Mountain/Blue Lake/Kilpoola
Osoyoos, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#40066 in Mountain Biking
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Provincial Ranking#1,949 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, 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
Trail Supporters
BC ParksLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 20 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 154 rides
- Last: Sep 29, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Directions to tricky-bits trailhead
(49.044250, -119.544890)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Rock Chute
Rock Face - Rock Launch to Table Tran
- Small Rock Face Rock Face
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5 Reviews & Comments
palsa
the trail is completely full of fallen trees. no point in riding until cleared up
ridestuff
Just ride this network today for the first time. I’m visiting from Nelson for the long weekend, a it’s a super fun network of trails (other than signage). But considering it’s unsanctioned, it’s in good shape and I’ll bring my bike again!
osoyoooos
BC parks has apologised for the immediate closure of the Osoyoos network and stated that they will be removing the barrier and cleaning the debris from Cowbell. The trails are still not sanctioned but BC parks has agreed to hear us out. For now the trails are open. Sign the petition to advocate for legal trails on Chang.org
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