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4,715 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-379 ft
Descent
00:05:33
Avg time
-354 ft
Altitude change
4,062 ft
Altitude min
4,425 ft
Altitude max
4,425 ft
Altitude start
4,071 ft
Altitude end
-98.591%
Grade max
11.194%
Grade min
489 ft
Distance climb
3,809 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:05:33
Avg time
Upper Rail Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaChina Ridge
Princeton, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
The new mountain bike Rail Trail originates on the China Ridge Trail network and joins with the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR). “It has challenges, but has been built to accommodate more than just the extreme cyclists who like to shred through a course at lightening speed. Those less brave, insane and/or skilled can still maneuver the course with a bit of concentration and athleticism.” says Trail Peak.com
"This is the kind of course the rest of B.C. is missing," Whistler trail builder Duncan Mackenzie stated. "There are lots of tough courses for the real hard core bikers, but not much for anyone else." Smiling, Duncan added “This is a trail I could take my [non hard core biker] friends on. I would enjoy it and they would still be talking to me after the ride.”
The trail is an intermediate trail rated as blue. It has something for all ages. Kids and their parents can use the trail making it a great way for a family to spend a day in the great outdoors.
The trail descends down a beautiful south facing slope covered with a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees. It begins on the China Ridge Trails, meanders through a challenging course of trees, rocks, deadfalls and dips before terminating at the beautiful White Sands Beach along the Tulameen River. There is a breathtakingly beautiful swimming hole and a sandy beach to rest on before tackling the 18 kilometres return ride to Princeton along the scenic KVR.
source: China Ridge Trails
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to upper-rail-trail trailhead
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4 Reviews & Comments
bluedog15
This would save a lot of hassle and avoid the possibility of a problematic finish to your day
bluedog15
Please put a sign up at the start of this trail warning riders that the KVT back to Princeton is washed out and closed
greg1
The Rail Trails are nicely cut with good flow. There was some water rutting on the steeper sections. Wet year.... Overall an enjoyable ride for most levels.
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