1.1 miles
Distance
336 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:12:16
Avg time
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Typical Situation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ellison Provincial Park
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #3276 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3500 in Trail Running
    • #7743 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking

One of the most popular trails in Ellison, used both as a nice climb or a fast and flowy descent.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Typical Situation mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    292 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,552 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,846 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,552 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,844 ft
  • Grade
    5.038%
  • Grade max
    -13.528%
  • Grade min
    19.818%
  • Distance climb
    4,140 ft
  • Distance down
    1,281 ft
  • Distance flat
    369 ft
  • Avg time
    00:12:16
  • Avg reverse time
    00:08:54
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on Mar 18, 2023
Variable
Avg: 4.15 (6 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
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  • Ideal
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  • Very Dry
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      Typical Situation Trail Reports

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      Mar 18, 2023 @ 7:19pm
      Mar 18, 2023
      		 reporter Only ride in AM when trails are frozen for the next week.
      Mar 10, 2023 @ 6:16pm
      Mar 10, 2023
      Nov 15, 2022 @ 9:20am
      Nov 15, 2022
      		 reporter Winter is here, trails are covered. Kal Park will have fat biking grooming this winter so keep an eye. Otherwise, we'll see you in the spring!
      Oct 8, 2022 @ 10:01am
      Oct 8, 2022
      Sep 10, 2022 @ 10:44am
      Sep 10, 2022
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 7 rides
      • 6 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 71 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
      All
      • 3,865 rides
      • Last: Mar 31, 2023

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      90 |
      Mar 20, 2021 @ 5:23pm
      Mar 20, 2021
      | 2 comments
      32 |
      Jul 8, 2020 @ 12:09am
      Jul 8, 2020
      161 |
      May 23, 2017 @ 11:57pm
      May 23, 2017
      136 |
      May 23, 2017 @ 11:57pm
      May 23, 2017

      Routes with this trail

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      Vernon ladies shop ride6 miles
      Groomed winter bike trail6 miles
      NOCS Beginner/Kids Social Ride #24 miles
      Easy Intermediate Intro to Ellison/Predator Flow6 miles

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      Typical Situation
      10:37 | 125 | Sep 9, 2020 , Vernon
      Sample of Typical Situation Climb
      0:37 | 391 | Jul 7, 2014 , Vernon

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