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2.8 miles
Distance
1,062 ft
Climb
-258 ft
Descent
00:51:16
Avg time
806 ft
Altitude change
2,655 ft
Altitude min
3,486 ft
Altitude max
2,655 ft
Altitude start
3,461 ft
Altitude end
5.403%
Grade
-24.16%
Grade max
36.693%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,488 ft
Distance down
794 ft
Distance flat
00:51:16
Avg time
Upper Scenic Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSwakum Mountain
Merritt, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#5,714 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #3,221 in E-Biking
- #14,070 in Trail Running
- #13,488 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonFeb-Dec
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Upper Scenic is a 5 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Merritt British Columbia. Highlights include views. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 324 m blue climb. On average it takes 51 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 5 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 26 rides
- Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Directions to upper-scenic trailhead
(50.121460, -120.805470)
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Routes with this trail
12 miles • 1,959 ft • 5 •
A challenging climb with spectacular views, followed by a long and flowing singletrack down.
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2 stake Trail Markers have been added on Upper Scenic to mark new trail up track ride arounds. Look for them as the trail grade increases and the motor bike traffic has dug into the ground and made trenches.
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