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1,857 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:07:51
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
4,364 ft
Altitude min
4,431 ft
Altitude max
4,388 ft
Altitude start
4,432 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
1,033 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
00:07:51
Avg time

Dipper Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Nature Park
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125831 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96386 in E-Biking
    • #126044 in Trail Running
    • #107903 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Late Summer/Fall only.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

This trail is closed most of the year north side of the trail is underwater unless the Dipper Lake levels are very low. Usually only ride able in the late summer and fall.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dipper Lake Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2026 @ 10:04pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 11, 2026
Jun 7, 2025 @ 11:28am
Jun 7, 2025
Trail clear/a wee bit of water beside the lake
May 24, 2025 @ 11:35am
May 24, 2025
Tree cleared/trail clear. Only a bit of water on 20 meters of trail.
Sep 30, 2024 @ 11:48am
Sep 30, 2024
Trees cleared/ trail clear
May 27, 2023 @ 6:50am
May 27, 2023
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        Directions to dipper-lake trailhead (49.658280, -116.032590)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dipper Lake

        Where is Dipper Lake located?
        Dipper Lake is located in Kimberley Nature Park, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65828, -116.03259.
        How hard is Dipper Lake?
        Dipper Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Dipper Lake?
        Dipper Lake has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,364 ft to 4,431 ft.
        Is Dipper Lake a point to point trail?
        Dipper Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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