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1,289 ft
Distance
131 ft
Climb
00:05:56
Avg time
131 ft
Altitude change
2,450 ft
Altitude min
2,583 ft
Altitude max
2,450 ft
Altitude start
2,582 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-1.1%
Grade max
46.7%
Grade min
1,083 ft
Distance climb
177 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:05:56
Avg time

View Lookout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #142589 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34026 in E-Biking
    • #152318 in Trail Running
    • #156071 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,260 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,350 in E-Biking
    • #9,190 in Trail Running
    • #9,868 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This is a steep and painful climb from the View/Buff Enuff junction that doesn't have much of a view but will get you to the top of Upper Supper Happy Fun trail which is fun fast descent and well worth the effort it will take to get there.

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Jun 20, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/Vancouver)
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Dec 24, 2025 @ 1:48pm (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 11, 2025 @ 9:34am
Jul 11, 2025
Small tree across trail after connection with Upper Super Happy Fun. Easily ridden over. Handsaw would do the trick.
Apr 27, 2025 @ 10:51am
Apr 27, 2025
Apr 2, 2025 @ 4:14pm
Apr 2, 2025
reporter All trails on Upper Macpherson have been marked as closed due to snow cover for now. Please update their status if you get a chance to ride them.
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on Jun 20, 2026
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Avg: 2.63 (5 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Alw101
      Better viewpoint at the bottom of the trail
      dutflip
      Why is this trail (not a trail) on trailfork
      wheresthedirt
      No actual viewpoint at the top unless you do some bush whacking.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is View Lookout located?
      View Lookout is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.96494, -118.23767.
      ▼ How hard is View Lookout?
      View Lookout is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for View Lookout?
      View Lookout has 131 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,450 ft to 2,583 ft.
      ▼ Is View Lookout a point to point trail?
      View Lookout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is View Lookout?
      View Lookout is 1,289 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on View Lookout?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on View Lookout. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride View Lookout?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride View Lookout are:
      • September (25 activities)
      • July (24 activities)
      • June (13 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access View Lookout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to View Lookout are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride View Lookout?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride View Lookout. The trail is 1,289 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is View Lookout?
      View Lookout is a moderately popular trail. There have been 920 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 934 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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