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1.2 miles
Distance
740 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:21:39
Avg time
657 ft
Altitude change
2,600 ft
Altitude min
3,260 ft
Altitude max
2,604 ft
Altitude start
3,261 ft
Altitude end
10.1%
Grade
-39.9%
Grade max
52.6%
Grade min
4,528 ft
Distance climb
1,152 ft
Distance down
833 ft
Distance flat
00:21:39
Avg time
Merry Go Round Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMerry Creek
Castlegar, British Columbia -
AKAMerry-go-Round
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonMarch-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Year Opened2014
The climbing trail to access Hail Merry and also a great beginner descent. No TTFs but the infamous "Cliff Hanger" bridge is something that needs to be seen. The climb is quite strenuous with lots of challenging switchbacks and a fairly consistent grade that doesn't offer much chance for recovery. The descent provides a good challenge to an unconfident beginner rider while still being a smooth fast twisty ride for the more skilled riders.
Access Info
2km up Merry Creek FSR is the parking lot. Head up the bottom of Hail Merry and take the first right fork on the bridge.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles average
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- 7 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to merry-go-round trailhead
(49.294600, -117.681600)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merry Go Round
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Where is Merry Go Round located?
Merry Go Round is located in Merry Creek, Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Merry Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.2946, -117.6816.
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How hard is Merry Go Round?
Merry Go Round is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Merry Go Round?
Merry Go Round has 226 m of elevation gain. The trail has 25 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 792 m to 994 m.
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Is Merry Go Round a point to point trail?
Merry Go Round is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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