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1.4 miles
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-806 ft
Descent
00:10:38
Avg time
-760 ft
Altitude change
1,274 ft
Altitude min
2,034 ft
Altitude max
2,034 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade
-63.8%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
669 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,191 ft
Distance flat
00:10:38
Avg time
Shale Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaKnox Mountain Park
Kelowna, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (3 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#28916 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonFeb-Dec
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
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Land Ownercity of kelowna
Mountain bike descent from the top of Knox Mountain. Some older rock roll lines exist but a groomed berm and jump line has been built for the full descent. This is a very short and fast descent with a paved road to the top. There is a parking lot near the top if you want to shuttle but pedalling up only takes about 20 minutes. Great views of the city and lake
Access Info
Accessed from the lookout at the summit of Knox Mountain Park.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 5 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 159 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 1,491 rides
- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Directions to shale-trail trailhead
(49.911520, -119.484990)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shale Trail
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Where is Shale Trail located?
Shale Trail is located in Knox Mountain Park, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Knox Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.91152, -119.48499.
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How hard is Shale Trail?
Shale Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Shale Trail?
Shale Trail has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 806 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,274 ft to 2,034 ft.
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Is Shale Trail a point to point trail?
Yes, Shale Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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