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2,069 ft
Distance
176 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:05:16
Avg time
145 ft
Altitude change
1,681 ft
Altitude min
1,826 ft
Altitude max
1,681 ft
Altitude start
1,825 ft
Altitude end
6.985%
Grade
-11.37%
Grade max
24.751%
Grade min
1,480 ft
Distance climb
376 ft
Distance down
168 ft
Distance flat
00:05:16
Avg time

3 Rings Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kalamalka Lake
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Lower Stone Free Climb
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4479 in E-Biking
    • #1609 in Trail Running
    • #53138 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Quick little climbing trail that starts off the right side of Crosstown Traffic just a few meters from the Kiosk. Will take you to Pond Loop, which you can use to link up with the main climbing event, Stone Free.

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on Mar 23, 2026
Ideal
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        Directions to 3-rings trailhead (50.196460, -119.247600)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Rings

        Where is 3 Rings located?
        3 Rings is located in Kalamalka Lake, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kalamalka Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.19646, -119.2476.
        How hard is 3 Rings?
        3 Rings is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 6.985%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for 3 Rings?
        3 Rings has 176 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,681 ft to 1,826 ft.
        Is 3 Rings a point to point trail?
        3 Rings is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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