4,715 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-379 ft
Descent
00:07:13
Avg time

Upper Rail Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    China Ridge
    Princeton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Trail Usage
    Biking Primary
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #35086 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

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
Local Trail Association
More Stats for Upper Rail Trail mountain bike trail
  • Altitude change
    -354 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,062 ft
  • Altitude max
    4,425 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,425 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,071 ft
  • Grade max
    -98.591%
  • Grade min
    11.194%
  • Distance climb
    489 ft
  • Distance down
    3,809 ft
  • Distance flat
    417 ft
  • Avg time
    00:07:13
  • Avg reverse time
    00:01:12
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on Sep 10, 2020
Dry
Avg: 3.35 (6 votes)

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  • Ladder Ladder
  • Stairs Stairs
  • Bridge Bridge
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  • Camping Camping
  • Cabin Cabin
  • Lodge Lodge
  • Bear Cache Bear Cache
  • Dock Dock
  • Ranger Station Ranger Station
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      Upper Rail Trail Trail Reports

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      Sep 10, 2020 @ 7:48am
      Sep 10, 2020
      		 Awesome condition.
      Jun 20, 2020 @ 10:57am
      Jun 20, 2020
      		 Great shape, will get dry soon though I'm sure.
      Aug 6, 2019 @ 4:15pm
      Aug 6, 2019
      		 Mostly good, but pretty dry on steeper corners... making skidding and erosion much more likely.
      May 25, 2019 @ 10:47am
      May 25, 2019
      May 29, 2018 @ 11:45pm
      May 29, 2018
      		 Nice and clear!
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 22 rides
      • 16 miles avg distance
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      • 86 rides
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      Jun 22, 2020 @ 9:51am
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      Aug 7, 2015 @ 12:28am
      Aug 7, 2015
      262 |
      Aug 7, 2015 @ 12:26am
      Aug 7, 2015
      201 |
      Aug 7, 2015 @ 12:01am
      Aug 7, 2015

      Routes with this trail

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      Princeton Chugger Ride
      		26 miles

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      • + 1
      flag greg1 (Jul 17, 2016 at 9:25)
       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.
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      flag Pstread (Jul 29, 2018 at 11:11)
       Yes I’m point
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