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1.9 miles
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-1,050 ft
Descent
00:18:23
Avg time
-945 ft
Altitude change
1,677 ft
Altitude min
2,624 ft
Altitude max
2,624 ft
Altitude start
1,679 ft
Altitude end
-91.221%
Grade max
41.082%
Grade min
1,876 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
653 ft
Distance flat
00:18:23
Avg time
Ward1 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSkaha Bluffs
Penticton, British Columbia -
AKAWard 1
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 80 in 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 RatingHard
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SeasonMarch-December
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerRanger Pope
Ward1 is a single track climb that takes you up takes you on your way to the classic Rock Ovens trail.
On the descent it is fast and flowy. Once the snow clears it is a pleasant place to be, always the greenest area in Penticton. That comes with a price, a mosquito price.
There are those who chose to climb it ...
Access Info
Climb : access from the upper parking lot, there is a well astablished trail head on the north side. It switchbacks up and then heads straight east and up.
Descent : Find the Ward1 trail marker once it finally looks like downhill.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 15 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 133 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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(49.430670, -119.546840)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ward1
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Where is Ward1 located?
Ward1 is located in Skaha Bluffs, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Skaha Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.43067, -119.54684.
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How hard is Ward1?
Ward1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Ward1?
Ward1 has 32 m of elevation gain. The trail has 320 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 511 m to 800 m.
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Is Ward1 a point to point trail?
Ward1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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