more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-167 ft
Descent
00:23:06
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
2,324 ft
Altitude min
2,433 ft
Altitude max
2,393 ft
Altitude start
2,326 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
1,506 ft
Distance climb
3,399 ft
Distance down
1,050 ft
Distance flat
00:23:06
Avg time

Upper Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Baldy
    Sorrento, British Columbia
  • AKA
    shuswap
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #356250 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60739 in Trail Running
    • #47165 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #11,826 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,383 in Trail Running
    • #2,603 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Apr to Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BC Forest Service

An easy walk that can be very wet early in the season. may be too soft for bikes during wet seasons

source: Shuswap Trail Guide
Access Info

From the ridge post marker this trail travels north along the ridge before dropping down to cross a stream and then curve left (east) through another Aspen grove. . This 1.8 km addition reconnects with the main trail on the old skid road just before dropping down to enter the single track trail into the forest.

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RidgelineViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 27, 2026 @ 10:03am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 27, 2026
 reporter Open and in great shape
Sep 1, 2023 @ 8:16pm
Sep 1, 2023
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Jun 23, 2020 @ 5:54pm
Jun 23, 2020
 Trail is a bit damp but min mud. Couple of downed trees needing removal. Great loop - much easier on knees than backtracking on Mt Baldy trail.
Aug 17, 2019 @ 4:01pm
Aug 17, 2019
Aug 2, 2019 @ 3:47pm
Aug 2, 2019
 No trees down. Trail is easy to follow and in great shape
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Loop located?
      Upper Loop is located in Mt Baldy, Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt Baldy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.87821, -119.5307.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 167 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,324 ft to 2,433 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is best visited during: Apr to Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Upper Loop. 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 Upper Loop?
      Upper Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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