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1,355 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
100 ft
Altitude change
4,419 ft
Altitude min
4,526 ft
Altitude max
4,422 ft
Altitude start
4,521 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
804 ft
Distance climb
404 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

Shannon Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Nature Park
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101095 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77258 in E-Biking
    • #48981 in Trail Running
    • #63577 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A side hill trail with some scree sections that connects the top of Creek Trail to the Top of Bear trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 234 rides
  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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May 13, 2026 @ 8:45pm (America/Edmonton)
May 13, 2026
Cleared all the fallen trees to the sign on May 12th
Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 30, 2026
6 trees cleared/ only went the first half from Bear trail.
Nov 16, 2025 @ 4:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Nov 16, 2025
Tree cleared/ Trail clear.
Nov 16, 2025 @ 10:31am (America/Edmonton)
Nov 16, 2025
Per last report. - tree down about 100 m from bear junction
Nov 15, 2025 @ 4:23pm (America/Edmonton)
Nov 15, 2025
Tree down about 75 m from Bear junction. About 15 cm diameter
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on May 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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        Directions to shannon-trail trailhead (49.658280, -116.025740)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shannon Trail

        Where is Shannon Trail located?
        Shannon Trail is located in Kimberley Nature Park, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65828, -116.02574.
        How hard is Shannon Trail?
        Shannon Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Shannon Trail?
        Shannon Trail has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,419 ft to 4,526 ft.
        Is Shannon Trail a point to point trail?
        Shannon Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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