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2.4 miles
Distance
2,284 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
01:33:04
Avg time
2,272 ft
Altitude change
1,869 ft
Altitude min
4,141 ft
Altitude max
1,869 ft
Altitude start
4,140 ft
Altitude end
17.6%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
57.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
01:33:04
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaB&K
Roberts Creek, British Columbia -
AKASummit Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
This is primarily a hiking to the Mt. Elphinstone summit.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Directions to elphinestone-summit-trail trailhead
(49.438170, -123.527250)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elphinestone Summit Trail
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Where is Elphinestone Summit Trail located?
Elphinestone Summit Trail is located in B&K, Roberts Creek, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the B&K trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.43817, -123.52725.
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How hard is Elphinestone Summit Trail?
Elphinestone Summit Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Elphinestone Summit Trail?
Elphinestone Summit Trail has 2,284 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,869 ft to 4,141 ft.
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Is Elphinestone Summit Trail a point to point trail?
Elphinestone Summit Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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