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1.8 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-943 ft
Descent
00:17:54
Avg time
-852 ft
Altitude change
4,366 ft
Altitude min
5,260 ft
Altitude max
5,218 ft
Altitude start
4,367 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-48.1%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:17:54
Avg time

Gun Meadows Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park
    Gold Bridge, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #126750 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #261399 in Trail Running
    • #191837 in Hiking
    • #13162 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

A busy trail with two way traffic. As with all BC Parks trails, ride with caution and be ready to dismount for horses and give way to hikers or other riders.

NOTE: At the request of Parks, please do not post times to the leader board for this or any Parks trail. Respect this wish and help ensure the experience of riding in the South Chilcotins will be available for years to come.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Aug 20, 2025 @ 9:04am
Aug 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025 @ 10:00am
Jun 20, 2025
 The trail was cleared of all winter deadfall during the week of June 9th. Stay safe and have a great summer of riding! – The Tyax Adventures Crew
Sep 12, 2024 @ 11:32pm
Sep 12, 2024
 Trees down in multiple locations - chainsaw required to clear. Most trees down are at the end closest to the lake
Jun 23, 2024 @ 9:55am
Jun 23, 2024
All trails in South Chilcotin Mountains park are open EXCLUDING Lower Gun Creek Trail below Gun Meadows. Expect early season riding conditions:...
Aug 8, 2023 @ 9:30am
Aug 8, 2023
 Trail cleared of all winter deadfall by Tyax Adventure crew on the week of July 5th. Remember to respect park closures due to Downton Lake...
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        Directions to gun-meadows trailhead (50.998250, -122.981600)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Meadows

        ▼ Where is Gun Meadows located?
        Gun Meadows is located in South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park, Gold Bridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.99825, -122.9816.
        ▼ How hard is Gun Meadows?
        Gun Meadows is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gun Meadows?
        Gun Meadows has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 943 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,366 ft to 5,260 ft.
        ▼ Is Gun Meadows a point to point trail?
        Gun Meadows is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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