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1.2 miles
Distance
-929 ft
Descent
00:12:14
Avg time
-929 ft
Altitude change
4,276 ft
Altitude min
5,205 ft
Altitude max
5,205 ft
Altitude start
4,275 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-45.3%
Grade max
-3.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:12:14
Avg time

Sloam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gillard
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #76109 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32634 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Rec Sites and Trail BC

Loamy and rooty. A little tech with a little flow and some wooden features mixed in. You will need a 4x4 to drive to the trail head. Overall a fun way to start your ride at Gillard.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 139 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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May 17, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Vancouver)
May 17, 2026
Snow on the top half of the trail. Fun but will take a bit more hot weather to fully clear.
May 1, 2026 @ 10:39am (America/Vancouver)
May 1, 2026
Trees cleared, enjoy
Apr 23, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/Creston)
Apr 23, 2026
Trees down in multiple spots, one batch needs a chain saw. Some small ice patches near that top
Apr 19, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 19, 2026
Several trees down, don’t go flying through! Bit of ice and snow but still rideable in that regard.
Sep 14, 2025 @ 8:49am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 14, 2025
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to sloam trailhead (49.737980, -119.462120)

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        The Only Loamer In This Dustbowl | Sloam - Gillard
        8:12 | 341 | Aug 8, 2023 , Kelowna

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sloam

        Where is Sloam located?
        Sloam is located in Gillard, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Gillard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.73798, -119.46212.
        How hard is Sloam?
        Sloam is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 14.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Sloam?
        The trail has 929 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,276 ft to 5,205 ft.
        Is Sloam a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sloam is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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