HomeDestinationsCanadaBritish ColumbiaSummerland Benchlands - Flag Pole Hike
Moderate
Hiking
🇨🇦 Canada
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: CA-BC-19

Summerland Benchlands - Flag Pole Hike

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon21 May 2017

Steep ascent with mixed dirt and rocky trail sections. Enjoy panoramic views towards the Flag Pole summit.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Prepare for steep sections; wear appropriate footwear. Carry sufficient water. Stay on marked trails.

Weather check

At Start
535m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

49.5973, -119.6757

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 49.5973, -119.6757 @ 535m

Quick Stats

Distance
2.31 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
535m - 830m
Max Elevation
830 m
Max Gradient
42.1%
18%

Highlights

  • Reach Flag Pole viewpoint
  • Rest at trail benches

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+219 m

Total Descent

-7 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
97.8

97.8

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.68

1.68

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)15%
Moderate (3-8%)34%
Steep (>8%)51%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved58%
Unpaved42%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
58%
Dirt Track
42%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 28

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 49.585696
MAX LAT: 49.597345
MIN LON: -119.675737
MAX LON: -119.667952

Point Spacing: 0.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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