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3,163 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-436 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-431 ft
Altitude change
1,981 ft
Altitude min
2,412 ft
Altitude max
2,412 ft
Altitude start
1,982 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-41.8%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
2,917 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time

Twista Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31950 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22755 in E-Biking
    • #60999 in Trail Running
    • #102440 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

A very fun descent with tight corners and natural features.
Be aware this is a "Dark Blue" trail, probably the most aggressive Blue in the park.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,273 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Creston)
Apr 17, 2026
 Running great
Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:16pm (America/Creston)
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 8, 2026 @ 6:12pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 8, 2026
Tree is all clear!
Apr 8, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 8, 2026
 Small tree (3-4” dia) across the trail at head height, about 1/3-1/2, way down before the tight rocky sections. Most riders can probably duck...
Mar 30, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 30, 2026
 Pretty good. Some snowy and soft patches.
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on Apr 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.31 (23 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Twista

        ▼ Where is Twista located?
        Twista is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.18993, -119.23337.
        ▼ How hard is Twista?
        Twista is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Twista?
        Twista has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 436 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,981 ft to 2,412 ft.
        ▼ How long is Twista?
        Twista is 3,163 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Twista?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Twista. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Twista?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Twista are:
        • May (155 activities)
        • October (146 activities)
        • June (118 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Twista? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Twista are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Twista?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Twista. The trail is 3,163 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Twista?
        Twista is a very popular trail. There have been 8,270 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,102 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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