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1.4 miles
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-1,077 ft
Descent
00:31:59
Avg time
-1,001 ft
Altitude change
314 ft
Altitude min
1,315 ft
Altitude max
1,315 ft
Altitude start
314 ft
Altitude end
-13.525%
Grade
-42.301%
Grade max
28.536%
Grade min
679 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:31:59
Avg time

Gorilla Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hope
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129273 in Trail Running
    • #122272 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge

Hike to the top using the Gorilla climbing trail. Then rip down the mountain all the way to Kawkwa Lake. Trail is fairly new with jump and drops and some steep and technical areas. At a point branch off and try and newly added Macho Mango. Two different routes on one great mountain. Very scenic and green throughout the hole trail. Know your limits as a rider and if unclear on the feature ahead. Check it before you wreck it. Enjoy riders!!

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Aug 12, 2025 @ 11:56am
Aug 12, 2025
 Didn t find the middle section. I think it disappeared under vegetation. I took macho mambo instead which is really good and seem to be the...
Mar 16, 2024 @ 1:48pm
Mar 16, 2024
 Good shape, nothing down, top section seems to have been raked. One steeper spot just before you cross the climb/hike trail has alot of water...
Sep 30, 2023 @ 6:55pm
Sep 30, 2023
 took turn off to macho mango ( amazing flow build and some steep sections).
May 29, 2020 @ 11:55am
May 29, 2020
 Take the “macho mango” bypass, middle is a riverbed and your hands will thank you
Jul 6, 2019 @ 2:15pm
Jul 6, 2019
 reporter Really feels like 3 separate trails. Top is newer and loamy, great conditions. Middle section is rather overgrown at the moment. Bottom section...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gorilla

        ▼ Where is Gorilla located?
        Gorilla is located in Hope, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hope trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.3879, -121.35936.
        ▼ How hard is Gorilla?
        Gorilla is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.525%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gorilla?
        Gorilla has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,077 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 314 ft to 1,315 ft.
        ▼ Is Gorilla a point to point trail?
        Gorilla is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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