Great Northern Trail
Area E Balfour Cottonwood Lake · British Columbia
3.4 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
37 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
3.4 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
37 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Conditions
Cloudy0.2" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Friday
a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 14% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Great Northern Trail is a 3.4-mile mountain bike trail near Area E Balfour Cottonwood Lake, British Columbia, Canada. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a gravel surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 37 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Area E Balfour Cottonwood Lake rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Area E Balfour Cottonwood Lake.
Mountain Biking in Area E Balfour Cottonwood Lake
Area E Balfour Cottonwood Lake is one of the mountain biking hubs in British Columbia, Canada, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Great Northern Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Gravel
Trail Marking
Well Marked
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Great Northern Trail FAQ
Where is Great Northern Trail?
Great Northern Trail is a mountain bike trail near Area E Balfour Cottonwood Lake, British Columbia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Great Northern Trail?
Great Northern Trail is 3.4 miles long, with a gravel surface, with an estimated ride time of 37 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Great Northern Trail?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 14% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Great Northern Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Area E Balfour Cottonwood Lake include Eli Sim, Oil Can, Lefty, Rise N Fry, Unit Crewzer. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
What kind of ride is Great Northern Trail?
Trail marking is listed as well marked.
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