Elk Valley Trail
British Columbia, Canada
Point-to-point trail in British Columbia, Canada. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 48.1 mi (77.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,278 ft (1,304 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 55 min
- High point
- 4,117 ft (1,255 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Silver Spring Lakes Trailhead 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 43.2 mi (69.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Sparwood Chamber Of Commerce & Business Information Centre 47.6 mi (76.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Sparwood Visitor Centre 47.6 mi (76.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Elk Valley Trail
How long is Elk Valley Trail?
Elk Valley Trail is 48.1 mi (77.4 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 55 min. It climbs 4,278 ft (1,304 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,117 ft (1,255 m).
How hard is Elk Valley Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Elk Valley Trail?
Parking at the start. 4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Elk Valley Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Elk Valley Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (63% under trees).
What can you do on Elk Valley Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Elk Valley Trail?
3-93 Dairy Bar, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Elk Valley Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Elk Rim Loop 1 British Columbia · Easy · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
- Mammoth Trail British Columbia · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- 100 % British Columbia · Moderate · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Siberia Ridge British Columbia · Hard · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Morning Glory British Columbia · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Liftline British Columbia · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap