more stats
4.8 miles
Distance
558 ft
Climb
-578 ft
Descent
00:26:07
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
4,136 ft
Altitude min
4,375 ft
Altitude max
4,291 ft
Altitude start
4,272 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,372 ft
Distance flat
00:26:07
Avg time

Wounded Knee Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85597 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42048 in E-Biking
    • #134762 in Trail Running
    • #350734 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,271 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,869 in E-Biking
    • #7,773 in Trail Running
    • #14,013 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Classic cross-country singletrack on the Lundbom Commonage. This trail will take you through rolling grasslands and past some old growth interior Douglas Fir. Black bears, hawks, deer and other wildlife are on offer. It is also active rangeland so expect to see cattle.

Access Info

Hwy 97C east of Merritt and then Lundbom Lake Road.

Tags
MeadowOld-growth forest

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • 57 miles avg distance
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  • 41 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Wounded Knee Trail Reports

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Jul 1, 2023 @ 2:00pm
Jul 1, 2023
 The trail is very poorly marked. Navigation is very difficult. It is often difficult to know which side on a fence to be on. Better trail...
Jun 5, 2023 @ 4:24pm
Jun 5, 2023
 Section between Jak and Wounded Knee Connector in good shape
Oct 2, 2022 @ 9:13pm
Oct 2, 2022
Great condition! Fall is the best time to ride here--colours are amazing!!
Jun 19, 2021 @ 7:16am
Jun 19, 2021
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Oct 18, 2020 @ 11:06am
Oct 18, 2020
 Large trees down across trail, blocking trail, cairn and blockage near junction of Jak & Wounded knee - see photos
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on Jul 1, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      StevegcOQL7
      Terrible trail, overgrown and in marked and full of down trees and angry cows and bulls and black flies

      Very disappointed to bike it - not worth the effort at all
      markwklassen
      I rode this between Jak and Wounded Knee Connector. Trail in this section is in good shape. Refer to the map regularly to stay on track, there are a few forks.
      rwilliam rwilliam
      Pretty overgrown and hard to find the trail in a lot of spots Constantly checking the maps and ending up of cow trails instead of the mtn bike trail. Possibly a bad time of year to ride there with the grass?? Mid oct. I uploaded a picture of what I was dealing with

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wounded Knee located?
      Wounded Knee is located in Sugarloaf, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sugarloaf trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.12437, -120.62379.
      ▼ How hard is Wounded Knee?
      Wounded Knee is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wounded Knee?
      Wounded Knee has 558 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 578 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,136 ft to 4,375 ft.
      ▼ Is Wounded Knee a point to point trail?
      Wounded Knee is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wounded Knee?
      Wounded Knee is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wounded Knee?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wounded Knee. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wounded Knee?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wounded Knee are:
      • June (19 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Wounded Knee? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wounded Knee are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wounded Knee?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Wounded Knee. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wounded Knee?
      Wounded Knee is a very popular trail. There have been 188 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 186 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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