more stats
1,837 ft
Distance
-417 ft
Descent
3,825 ft
High Point
-417 ft
Altitude change
3,408 ft
Altitude min
3,825 ft
Altitude start
3,409 ft
Altitude end
-22.7%
Grade
-48.5%
Grade max
13 ft
Distance climb
1,732 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat

Upper Meat Grinder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rubberhead Trail System
    Salmon Arm, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Land Owner
    http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/

Meat Grinder is a steep, technical hand-built descent in the Rubberhead trail network. The trail features tight corners, rough natural terrain, roots, rocks, drops, and several constructed technical features. It rewards precise line choice and confident bike handling, particularly in wet conditions. Recommended for advanced riders comfortable with committing technical terrain and elevated features. Inspect features before riding.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 2 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Meat Grinder

      ▼ Where is Upper Meat Grinder located?
      Upper Meat Grinder is located in Rubberhead Trail System, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Rubberhead Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.75806, -119.16684.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Meat Grinder?
      Upper Meat Grinder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 22.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Meat Grinder?
      The trail has 417 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,408 ft to 3,825 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Meat Grinder a point to point trail?
      Upper Meat Grinder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Meat Grinder?
      Upper Meat Grinder is 1,837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Meat Grinder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Meat Grinder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Meat Grinder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Meat Grinder are: View all parking locations in the area.

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