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4,682 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-500 ft
Descent
00:10:33
Avg time
-457 ft
Altitude change
1,754 ft
Altitude min
2,224 ft
Altitude max
2,211 ft
Altitude start
1,755 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
669 ft
Distance climb
3,524 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:10:33
Avg time

Punch Bowl Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kruger Mountain/Blue Lake/Kilpoola
    Osoyoos, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78235 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018

Chunky technical trail in the Kruger Mountain system. GPS track to include the second half of this trail now uploaded. Upper and lower sections can be accessed separately.. Although short this one packs a punch and should challenge most riders. With multiple rock features and just about a 50/50 split for ups and downs in the first half it is not to be taken lightly. The second half is more flow gnar and has no ups that require peddling if you can carry a little speed. Downhill bikes NOT recommended due to the tech but not impossible, this one is better suited for all mountain, enduro or aggressive trail bikes. ENJOY Smile

Access Info

Access is from Saj Mahal immediately after the big rock garden and at the moment is unmarked. GPS is accurate so if you are looking for it you should be able to find it easily. As soon as possible I will get the entrance marked.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Jul 20, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Vancouver)
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Pretty tough conditions, bordering on not really rideable right now. Climb gets problematically overgrown above the switch backs. Probably 30+...
Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:42pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 29, 2026
The upper punch bowl trail no longer exists, as far as I could find. but the lower section is decent
Apr 3, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 3, 2026
massive tree down in lower section
Sep 9, 2025 @ 10:16am
Sep 9, 2025
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Lower Section is open. there are still a couple spots that could use some TLC but it's still super fun! Upper section is still closed.
Aug 18, 2025 @ 12:46pm
Aug 18, 2025
reporter
Trail is overgrown and closed. Restoration will be ongoing soon. so far, the widow maker has been removed.
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.41 (6 votes)
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        Directions to punch-bowl trailhead (49.044820, -119.526440)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Punch Bowl

        Where is Punch Bowl located?
        Punch Bowl is located in Kruger Mountain/Blue Lake/Kilpoola, Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kruger Mountain/Blue Lake/Kilpoola trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.04482, -119.52644.
        How hard is Punch Bowl?
        Punch Bowl is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Punch Bowl?
        Punch Bowl has 13 m of elevation gain. The trail has 152 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 535 m to 678 m.
        How long is Punch Bowl?
        Punch Bowl is 1.4 km long. The trail type is singletrack.

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