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3,783 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-468 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
-412 ft
Altitude change
2,855 ft
Altitude min
3,286 ft
Altitude max
3,267 ft
Altitude start
2,854 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-87.6%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
1,407 ft
Distance climb
2,270 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:10:16
Avg time

Upper Inducer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salmo Ski Hill Trails
    Salmo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82605 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129787 in Trail Running
    • #58317 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Season
    May to Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017

This is the more refined younger sibling to middle and lower Inducer. Built by our trail crew in 2017, it is in the same style as the rest of Inducer but with a bit more polish in the corners. A few steeper pitches to keep you on your toes and one steep corner that is good training for the three similar corners on lower Inducer.

Access Info

Access by pedalling up Sunset and Sunrise.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 145 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Jun 21, 2026 @ 3:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 21, 2026
 Rode up Sunset West to Sunrise to Inducer DHs. Great restoration work on the tree blow down and trail thread upheavals. Even though the trail...
May 23, 2026 @ 8:40am (America/Vancouver)
May 23, 2026
 reporter Ready to ride! Still some soft dirt so ride with care.
Mar 22, 2026 @ 11:08am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 22, 2026
 reporter Inducer was hit hard by December and January storms. We are working to get cleared and safe and open but not rideable at this time.
May 19, 2025 @ 10:37am
May 19, 2025
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Bridge is fixed and trees are clear. Dirt is prime. Get after it
May 1, 2025 @ 7:02pm
May 1, 2025
 reporter Tree damage one of the upper bridges and it is under reconstruction. Flagged off so you don’t ride into the abyss. Clear the rest of the way
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        Directions to upper-inducer trailhead (49.177340, -117.308900)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Inducer

        ▼ Where is Upper Inducer located?
        Upper Inducer is located in Salmo Ski Hill Trails, Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Salmo Ski Hill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.17734, -117.3089.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Inducer?
        Upper Inducer is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Inducer?
        Upper Inducer has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 468 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,855 ft to 3,286 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Inducer a point to point trail?
        Upper Inducer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Inducer?
        Upper Inducer is 3,783 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Inducer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Inducer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Inducer?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Inducer are:
        • June (12 activities)
        • July (12 activities)
        • August (11 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Inducer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Inducer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Inducer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Upper Inducer. The trail is 3,783 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Inducer?
        Upper Inducer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 825 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 821 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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