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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skaha Bluffs
    Penticton, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Ward 1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65311 in E-Biking
    • #40474 in Trail Running
    • #75215 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    March-December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Ranger 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 146 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Ward1 Trail Reports

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Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 29, 2026
 ward 1 has now been trimmed top to bottom
Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 29, 2026
 large boulder need crow bars and bodies just in ward 1 off of service rd
Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:32am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 30, 2026
Jan 15, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 15, 2026
 Tree down
Jan 15, 2026 @ 3:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 15, 2026
 Tree down, no equipment on hand to chop
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on Jun 29, 2026
Avg: 3.83 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ward1 trailhead (49.430670, -119.546840)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Twowheelsforever
      Really steep pitches after the Saurkraut branch so not a fun climb, I’ll take sauerkraut up next time. Looked fun to descend tho

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Ward1?
      Ward1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ward1?
      Ward1 has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,050 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,677 ft to 2,624 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Ward1?
      Ward1 is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ward1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ward1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ward1?
      Ward1 is best visited during: March-December.
      ▼ How do I access Ward1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ward1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ward1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Ward1. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ward1?
      Ward1 is a very popular trail. There have been 759 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 730 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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