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2,523 ft
Distance
468 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:08:07
Avg time
444 ft
Altitude change
2,209 ft
Altitude min
2,653 ft
Altitude max
2,209 ft
Altitude start
2,654 ft
Altitude end
17.6%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
118.4%
Grade min
2,175 ft
Distance climb
253 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:08:07
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Wardner Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Mount Buchanan (East)
    Kaslo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #103754 in Hiking [+]
    • #95266 in Trail Running
    • #4913 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

No Brakes Hiking Route; crosses the biking trail, ride and hike with caution

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wardner Trail

        ▼ Where is Wardner Trail located?
        Wardner Trail is located in Mount Buchanan (East), Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Buchanan (East) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.91817, -116.91748.
        ▼ How hard is Wardner Trail?
        Wardner Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 17.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wardner Trail?
        Wardner Trail has 468 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,209 ft to 2,653 ft.
        ▼ Is Wardner Trail a point to point trail?
        Wardner Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Wardner Trail?
        Wardner Trail is 2,523 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wardner Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Wardner Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Wardner Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Wardner Trail are:
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Wardner Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wardner Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Wardner Trail?
        The estimated time to hike Wardner Trail is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 2,523 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Wardner Trail?
        Wardner Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 191 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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