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2,910 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-310 ft
Descent
00:11:10
Avg time
-292 ft
Altitude change
2,109 ft
Altitude min
2,401 ft
Altitude max
2,401 ft
Altitude start
2,110 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-37.9%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
2,438 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:11:10
Avg time

The Mantle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Predator Ridge
    Vernon, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31381 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15639 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

One of Predator's more technical trails. It's a tight and tricky climb to get up to the top. Once you are up there, get your fill of Moab-style rock rides and some steep slabs. Finishes with a steep and loose section that can be avoided by choosing the "easy way" off to the right.

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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
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  • 26 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 352 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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The Mantle Trail Reports

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May 27, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Creston)
May 27, 2026
Nov 4, 2025 @ 5:39am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 4, 2025
reporter Predator Ridge closes their mountain bike trails every fall in preparation for the freeze-thaw cycle. This is for two reasons: preservation of the...
Oct 30, 2025 @ 3:36pm (America/Vancouver)
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May 15, 2025 @ 10:48pm
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Mar 27, 2025 @ 4:09pm
Mar 27, 2025
reporter The Predator Ridge bike trails are now open for the season! Please respect all closures and detours as development continues at the resort.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (22 votes)
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        Directions to the-mantle trailhead (50.192840, -119.403700)

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        11:06 | 35 | Mar 12, 2026 , Vernon
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Mantle

        Where is The Mantle located?
        The Mantle is located in Predator Ridge, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Predator Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.19284, -119.4037.
        How hard is The Mantle?
        The Mantle is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10%.
        What is the elevation gain for The Mantle?
        The Mantle has 6 m of elevation gain. The trail has 95 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 643 m to 732 m.
        How long is The Mantle?
        The Mantle is 887.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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