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4,570 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-495 ft
Descent
00:04:49
Avg time
-485 ft
Altitude change
5,500 ft
Altitude min
5,985 ft
Altitude max
5,985 ft
Altitude start
5,499 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-45.8%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
4,160 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:04:49
Avg time

Chien Chaud Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silver Star Mountain Park
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4586 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner

Phase one of Chien Chaud, more to come in 2023
This is a mostly hand-build tech-flow trail featuring some small wood features, small berms, and a combo of smooth and rooty terrain. Overall it rides best on smaller travel park bikes vs full DH rigs but good for all!

Access Info

From top of lift, take Shazam or Super Star to Hub 1. Trail starts opposite of Pipe Dream. Current ends on an access road, go left to get to Super Star or Right to LTG.

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Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 27 rides
  • 33.1 km average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 33.1 km avg distance
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  • 595 rides
  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chien Chaud

        Where is Chien Chaud located?
        Chien Chaud is located in Silver Star Mountain Park, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Silver Star Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.37276, -119.05772.
        How hard is Chien Chaud?
        Chien Chaud is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Chien Chaud?
        Chien Chaud has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 495 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,500 ft to 5,985 ft.
        Is Chien Chaud a point to point trail?
        Yes, Chien Chaud is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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