more stats
1,122 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
1,108 ft
Altitude min
1,148 ft
Altitude max
1,125 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
538 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time

Upper Sunshine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Falcon Ridge
    Falcon Lake, Manitoba
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #189411 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61269 in Trail Running
    • #107316 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes

The main descent segment of this trail will gradually be transformed into a flow trail with jumps, berms, and drops. The exit from Outer Limits had a table top added in 2017.

Wide double track trail with a steep descent followed by a gradual climb that takes you to the bottom of the Mogul switchback climb.

Disclaimer

Know your limits. Trail users assume all risks. Riders please wear a helmet

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Sunshine Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2025 @ 11:51am (America/Winnipeg)
Sep 28, 2025
Jun 29, 2024 @ 6:34pm
Jun 29, 2024
 reporter One large muck spot at the bottom of the big hill. The rest is dry
Apr 30, 2024 @ 7:05pm
Apr 30, 2024
 reporter Hopefully will be dry in 1-2 weeks. You can ride and run the upper elevation trials right now. Please use Damp Conditions Route found under...
Jun 23, 2023 @ 1:54pm
Jun 23, 2023
 Trails still great after Thursday’s rain. Don't forget the bug spray!
Jun 19, 2023 @ 12:48pm
Jun 19, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Sunshine located?
      Upper Sunshine is located in Falcon Ridge, Falcon Lake, Manitoba, Canada. It is part of the Falcon Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.70563, -95.18584.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Sunshine?
      Upper Sunshine is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Sunshine?
      Upper Sunshine has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,108 ft to 1,148 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Sunshine a point to point trail?
      Upper Sunshine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Sunshine?
      Upper Sunshine is 1,122 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Sunshine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Sunshine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Sunshine?
      Upper Sunshine is best visited during: May - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Sunshine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Sunshine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Sunshine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Sunshine. The trail is 1,122 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Sunshine?
      Upper Sunshine is a moderately popular trail. There have been 348 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 390 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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