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2.0 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-591 ft
Descent
00:16:36
Avg time
-567 ft
Altitude change
3,794 ft
Altitude min
4,361 ft
Altitude max
4,361 ft
Altitude start
3,796 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
988 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,368 ft
Distance flat
00:16:36
Avg time
Upper Thunder Turkey Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKimberley Area Trails
Kimberley, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#1,354 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #318 in E-Biking
- #8,698 in Trail Running
- #8,030 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonApril-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
The entrance to this trail is located about 150 feet down from the Mr. Toad and Summer Trailheads. Join this up with Shapeshifter and Hoodoo View trail for a great cross country descent (or climb).
Recent maintenance work was carried out by the KTS Trail Crew with support from the Trans Canada Trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 171 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 785 rides
- Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Directions to upper-thunder-turkey trailhead
(49.654490, -116.046920)
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★ 2.0 • 23 miles • 4,115 ft • 28 • Race •
Riders will head up the road to the ski area, providing ample opportunity to spread out and warm-up before...
7 Reviews & Comments
fatbottomgirl
Ride the direction as suggested. Fun ride.
jeffthom
Fast & flowing trail. 75% is more green than blue. Fun ride.
jeffthom
Fast & flowing trail. 75% is more green than blue. Fun ride.
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- Talus Trail 407 ft
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