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2.4 miles
Distance
245 ft
Climb
-514 ft
Descent
00:47:41
Avg time
-268 ft
Altitude change
2,738 ft
Altitude min
3,077 ft
Altitude max
3,007 ft
Altitude start
2,740 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-38.5%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
4,357 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat
00:47:41
Avg time
Upper Songbird Details
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Riding AreaKaslo Interpretive Forest Recreation Area
Kaslo, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailJump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2016
Can start in Kaslo, via the Kaslo Wagon Road parking lot or at the cross country ski hut (Moose Meadows). The new climbing trail (Friendly Giant) is on the left and to the right is the older road approach - both take you to the start of USB. Trail is quite cross country, as you head West through ups and downs, but we've recently mellowed out most of the really punchy climbs to make the climb out to the viewpoint a little more friendly. Finish with a berm filled descent back to the wagon road. Look for the Lower Songbird to take you back to the highway parking lot area
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Directions to upper-songbird trailhead
(49.915300, -116.965990)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Songbird
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Where is Upper Songbird located?
Upper Songbird is located in Kaslo Interpretive Forest Recreation Area, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kaslo Interpretive Forest Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.9153, -116.96599.
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How hard is Upper Songbird?
Upper Songbird is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Songbird?
Upper Songbird has 75 m of elevation gain. The trail has 157 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 834 m to 938 m.
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Is Upper Songbird a point to point trail?
Yes, Upper Songbird is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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