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1.0 mile
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-447 ft
Descent
00:10:45
Avg time
-391 ft
Altitude change
3,432 ft
Altitude min
3,858 ft
Altitude max
3,822 ft
Altitude start
3,432 ft
Altitude end
-7.385%
Grade
-34.249%
Grade max
11.015%
Grade min
861 ft
Distance climb
3,836 ft
Distance down
592 ft
Distance flat
00:10:45
Avg time

Tripod Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Blind Mice
    Penticton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107854 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85937 in E-Biking
    • #137562 in Trail Running
    • #132364 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

As technical as you want to make it. Vistas that go for days.
Most users take the Tripod North after the cattleguard as Tripod (Main) simply terminates on Riddle Rd

Access Info

From Sidewinder, there is a nearly obvious fork in the trail (Sidewinder makes a hard 90 degree turn). When climbing, Tripod is on the right of the T-intersection heading southwest.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:55pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 28, 2026
 Several new tree down from last storms.
Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 16, 2026
 Upper Tripod cleared.
Nov 15, 2025 @ 3:52pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 15, 2025
 Tree down at the start of Tripod.
Oct 8, 2025 @ 12:12pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 8, 2025
 big tree down 24" dia will need a big saw
May 17, 2025 @ 4:20pm
May 17, 2025
 All deadfall has been cleared as of May 17.
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        Directions to tripod trailhead (49.576760, -119.529110)

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        youtuber Tripod North | This is where we keep all the...
        4:08 | 453 | Aug 30, 2019 , Penticton
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        8:04 | 55 | Oct 5, 2024 , Penticton
        It's BC, Bud Pt. II Gillard
        2:25 | 880 | Jul 3, 2013 , Penticton
        A Visit
        2:21 | 462 | Jun 26, 2012 , Penticton

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tripod

        ▼ Where is Tripod located?
        Tripod is located in Three Blind Mice, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Three Blind Mice trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.57676, -119.52911.
        ▼ How hard is Tripod?
        Tripod is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.385%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tripod?
        Tripod has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 447 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,432 ft to 3,858 ft.
        ▼ Is Tripod a point to point trail?
        Yes, Tripod is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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