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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 [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 80 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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 42 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Tripod Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on Apr 28, 2026
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tripod trailhead (49.576760, -119.529110)
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      8:04 | 72 | Oct 5, 2024 , Penticton
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      2:25 | 883 | Jul 3, 2013 , Penticton
      A Visit
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      2:21 | 463 | Jun 26, 2012 , Penticton

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Trail Products

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      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 50%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      wgadd wgadd
      From Riddle to Tripod North there are a few trees down that are easy enough to get around, trail a little under used and could use more traffic.
      dldewar dldewar
      I think this trail is not ridden that often due to the popularity of Rainbow and Bronco. Overgrown and slightly hard to follow in a few sections. Beware of rocks hidden in the grass.
      zakkman zakkman
      Full of fallen trees. Bring your cx bike

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Tripod?
      Tripod is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tripod?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tripod. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tripod?
      Tripod is best visited during: April-November.
      ▼ How do I access Tripod? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tripod are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tripod?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Tripod. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tripod?
      Tripod is a moderately popular trail. There have been 275 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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