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4,980 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:17:29
Avg time
100 ft
Altitude change
2,570 ft
Altitude min
2,670 ft
Altitude max
2,570 ft
Altitude start
2,671 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
2,835 ft
Distance climb
1,860 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:17:29
Avg time

Upper K2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cartwright Mountain
    Summerland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83259 in E-Biking
    • #118856 in Trail Running
    • #316326 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Head north on the two-track at the pond -- the trail climbs and descends with some small rollover features and more scenery. After crossing the road twice, you will head back toward the pond. Look for Hairway to Steven on your right to climb up to the rocky ridge to the west, or continue heading south on K2DH.

Signs show that you can choose a more difficult technical descent, or a more moderate descent down the climbing trail. Both options arrive at the rollable rock jump that you would have seen when you were climbing. After that point, you can head back to the pond on the road, or stay on the singletrack that continues down from the road, leading into Roxy Roller.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 21, 2026 @ 6:44am (America/Vancouver)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper K2

        ▼ Where is Upper K2 located?
        Upper K2 is located in Cartwright Mountain, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cartwright Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.60804, -119.70983.
        ▼ How hard is Upper K2?
        Upper K2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper K2?
        Upper K2 has 124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,570 ft to 2,670 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper K2 a point to point trail?
        Upper K2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper K2?
        Upper K2 is 4,980 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper K2?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper K2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper K2?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper K2 are:
        • June (7 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper K2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper K2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper K2?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Upper K2. The trail is 4,980 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper K2?
        Upper K2 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 437 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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