more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
287 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:13:11
Avg time
281 ft
Altitude change
1,563 ft
Altitude min
1,844 ft
Altitude max
1,563 ft
Altitude start
1,844 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
23%
Grade min
4,964 ft
Distance climb
367 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:13:11
Avg time

Typical Situation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ellison Provincial Park
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49661 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24505 in E-Biking
    • #110009 in Trail Running
    • #106115 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,443 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,619 in E-Biking
    • #6,273 in Trail Running
    • #5,631 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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

Tags
Flowy
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 176 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,452 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
Status:
on Sep 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to typical-situation trailhead (50.178630, -119.428680)

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      Typical Situation
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      10:37 | 229 | Sep 9, 2020 , Vernon
      Sample of Typical Situation Climb
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      0:37 | 417 | Jul 7, 2014 , Vernon

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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Very wet week of March 10th, 2024. Avoid if possible to reduce trail damage.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Typical Situation located?
      Typical Situation is located in Ellison Provincial Park, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ellison Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.17863, -119.42868.
      ▼ How hard is Typical Situation?
      Typical Situation is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Typical Situation?
      Typical Situation has 287 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,563 ft to 1,844 ft.
      ▼ How long is Typical Situation?
      Typical Situation is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Typical Situation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Typical Situation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Typical Situation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Typical Situation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Typical Situation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Typical Situation. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Typical Situation?
      Typical Situation is a very popular trail. There have been 6,576 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,252 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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