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SaveExcerpt from local trail guide:
If Rossland is considered the Capital of Mountain Biking then surely the Boundary Country must be considered an Upscale Suburb.
The Grand Forks, Midway and Christina Lake Areas have a varietyof trails that will satisfy the full spectrum of bikers from novice cross-country rider to the hard-core freerider. From the easy rider to any body that just wants to go for a ride, the Kettle Valley Railway (Trans-Canada Trail) runs through our area providing a number of access points to the trails listed in this guide.For the Cross-country crowd we offer a variety of trails from easy jaunts to lung busting
climbs. For the freerider we offer from free-flowing to steep and gnarly with jumps and installs.
We live in a beautiful, relatively untouched part of the world, featuring two rivers and a lake that provide excellent swimming and camping opportunities after a day or two on the bikes. A camera is a must as the vistas from these trails are spectacular, the view of the Kettle River Valley from Ripper and Harpold, the Granby River Valley from Thimble Mountain and Christina Lake from Deer Point Trail.
We hope you enjoy your riding experience in our fine corner of this planet and find this guide helpful. Please pass this booklet on to others who may need a rewarding biking experience. This guide was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the Kettle River Mountain Biker’s Association. Club members are always up
for a ride. ENJOY
Keith Dickson, President
KETTLE RIVER MOUNTAIN BIKERS’ ASSOCIATION
If Rossland is considered the Capital of Mountain Biking then surely the Boundary Country must be considered an Upscale Suburb.
The Grand Forks, Midway and Christina Lake Areas have a varietyof trails that will satisfy the full spectrum of bikers from novice cross-country rider to the hard-core freerider. From the easy rider to any body that just wants to go for a ride, the Kettle Valley Railway (Trans-Canada Trail) runs through our area providing a number of access points to the trails listed in this guide.For the Cross-country crowd we offer a variety of trails from easy jaunts to lung busting
climbs. For the freerider we offer from free-flowing to steep and gnarly with jumps and installs.
We live in a beautiful, relatively untouched part of the world, featuring two rivers and a lake that provide excellent swimming and camping opportunities after a day or two on the bikes. A camera is a must as the vistas from these trails are spectacular, the view of the Kettle River Valley from Ripper and Harpold, the Granby River Valley from Thimble Mountain and Christina Lake from Deer Point Trail.
We hope you enjoy your riding experience in our fine corner of this planet and find this guide helpful. Please pass this booklet on to others who may need a rewarding biking experience. This guide was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the Kettle River Mountain Biker’s Association. Club members are always up
for a ride. ENJOY
Keith Dickson, President
KETTLE RIVER MOUNTAIN BIKERS’ ASSOCIATION
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
175 trails
- E-Bike
99 trails
- Horse
25 trails
- Hike
181 trails
- Trail Running
178 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
7 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
10 trails
- Snowmobile
7 trails
- Snowshoe
78 trails
- Backcountry Ski
29 trails
- Nordic Ski
30 trails
Region Details
- 33
- 7
- 35
- 76
- 21
- 3
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 221
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 175
- Trails E-Bike
- 99
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 42
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 25
- Trails Hike
- 181
- Trails Trail Running
- 178
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 7
- Trails Observed Trials
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 10
- Trails Snowmobile
- 7
- Trails Snowshoe
- 78
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 29
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 30
- Total Distance
- 349 miles
- Total Descent
- 66,517 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,412 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,867 ft
- Reports
- 1,126
- Photos
- 659
- Completed Counter
- 7,514
Popular Trail Networks
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- Christina Lake (42)
- Grand Forks (106)
- Greenwood (8)
- Jewel Lake (7)
- Midway (16)
- Midway Trails (14)
- Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park (1)
Popular Boundary Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 863 ft • 200 •
Work being done on upper section above Dicksons Decent. Proceed with CAUTION Multi-directional trail that winds its way through a beautiful forest. The trail utilizes old logging and skid trail roads that have been reclaimed by mother...
• 90 ★ 3.8 • 18 miles • 52 ft • 192 •
Popular green difficulty rail trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 52 ft green climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 1 hour26 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 8 ft • 173 •
The Dewdney Trail is a 720 km trail in British Columbia, Canada that served as a major thoroughfare in mid-19th century British Columbia. This is the lower section ending on Santa Rosa in Christina lake. A popular classic style single...
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,964 ft • 0 ft • 167 •
This is a newer trail that adds some distance to your ride when shuttling Spooner. This trail is accessed via a short but steep and water bared logging road that comes left off of Stewart Rd. just before the straight-away that leads to...
• 80 ★ 4.8 • 466 ft • 0 ft • 166 •
Welcome to ManderLand! This short trail/stunt was created as a memorial to local legend/mother/wife/daughter/friend/hero Amanda Koppin. It connects There's Willis with Spooner, avoiding a short ride down Stewart Creek Rd. Amanda was...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,208 ft • 0 ft • 147 •
This great flow trail gets your heart racing as you blast through the forest. The trail starts with a long single/double track and then crosses a new logging road where you drop into the berms. The first 5 berms are tight and make you...
• 60 ★ 4.3 • 3 miles • 47 ft • 144 •
This trail was built as a tribute to Dave "Sweaty" Swetland a pioneer of freeride mountain biking who grew up on his family's land nearby. Sweaty inspired the first generation of Christina Lake locals to pursue the more fringe aspects...
Boundary Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.0 • 7 miles • 1,101 ft • 5 •
This is the Expert (Long) Course for the 2026 KRCA Funduro Fundraiser, happening September 13, 2026. Sign...
5 miles • 870 ft • 4 •
Park just before the cattle guard 4km up Stewart Creek FSR and ride this nice loop. Mostly single track, a...
30 miles • 3,962 ft • 16 • Point to Point •
Route linking up trails to the tops of three mountains around Grand Forks. Start at thimble, Saddle in the...
Photos of Boundary Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake (TNT) Stewart Creek Trails | Oct 4, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Vancouver) Oct 4, 2026 | Very Dry | zacgiac | Absolutely garbage condition. Not worth... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClintYYbLxM | vote | trail | activity #105994031 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 9:38am 10 hours |
| ClintYYbLxM | ridden | trail | activity #105994016 and 1 more | Oct 16, 2026 @ 9:37am 10 hours |
| ClintYYbLxM | wishlist | region | activity #105907395 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 8:04pm 2 days |
| ClintYYbLxM | wishlist | region | activity #105886400 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 12:56pm 2 days |
| bikesarefriends | ridden | trail | activity #105786424 and 10 more | Oct 12, 2026 @ 6:53pm Oct 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | first couple of km almost completely... | Sep 1, 2026 @ 10:16am Sep 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not as extreme as advertised, but definitely... | Aug 31, 2026 @ 6:10pm Aug 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great trail! Few fallen trees as of August... | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:57pm Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Currently 18 trees down maybe 20. If they ever... | Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:58pm Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Last kilometre or so before you hit the look... | Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:00am Jul 25, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Big Ride 30k144 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k96 awarded -
Big Ride 30k348 awarded -
Big Ride 30k233 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Grand Forks BMX Track | skill park | Grand Forks |
Local Trail Supporters
- JLMC
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 175 | 309 miles | 56,188 ft | 142 miles | 5,413 ft | 570 | 1,121 | 16 | 8,857 | |||
| E-Bike | 99 | 172 miles | 24,728 ft | 89 miles | 2,877 ft | 10 | 824 | 6 | 644 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 45 | 168 miles | 16,050 ft | 80 miles | 5,262 ft | 39 | 65 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 16 | 50 miles | 3,442 ft | 10 miles | 4,124 ft | 21 | 13 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 318 ft | 2 miles | 318 ft | 7 | ||||||
| Horse | 25 | 105 miles | 6,844 ft | 57 miles | 2,877 ft | 259 | 9 | |||||
| Hike | 181 | 326 miles | 60,341 ft | 152 miles | 5,413 ft | 77 | 1,072 | 3 | 1,288 | |||
| Trail Running | 178 | 315 miles | 54,846 ft | 142 miles | 5,413 ft | 1,069 | 3 | 338 | ||||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 7 | 60 miles | 4,990 ft | 40 miles | 2,641 ft | 251 | 34 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 3 | 50 miles | 3,737 ft | 31 miles | 1,942 ft | 12 | 3 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 10 | 67 miles | 5,049 ft | 40 miles | 2,641 ft | 251 | 33 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 7 | 16 miles | 1,325 ft | 9 miles | 2,375 ft | 2 | 1 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 78 | 66 miles | 9,570 ft | 30 miles | 3,268 ft | 2 | 14 | 5 | 47 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 29 | 34 miles | 3,645 ft | 16 miles | 3,051 ft | 5 | 5 | 235 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 30 | 28 miles | 2,808 ft | 13 miles | 3,051 ft | 4 | 5 | 398 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Boundary?
Boundary has 16 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Boundary?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Boundary are:
- Bears Den (4.3/5)
- Upstream (4.3/5)
- Dave Swetland Memorial Trail (4.2/5)
- Boris / Wheelchair Outflow (4.2/5)
- Thimble Mountain (4.2/5)
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What is the longest trail in Boundary?
The longest trail in Boundary is The Great Trail (aka Trans Canada Trail) - KVR Rail Trail (Zamora to Midway) at 19.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Boundary?
The best hiking trails in Boundary are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Boundary?
The best trail running trails in Boundary are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Boundary?
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How many trails are in Boundary?
Boundary has a total of 221 trails. Of those, 175 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Boundary to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Boundary?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Boundary is Christina Crest with 3,683 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Boundary?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Boundary is Xenia Lake Trail with 3,046 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Boundary?
Boundary supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Boundary?
The following bike services are available in Boundary:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Other (1)
- Trail Association (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Boundary?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Boundary is Harpold Alternate Downhill finish with an average grade of 17.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Boundary?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Boundary. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Boundary?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Boundary. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Boundary?
The overall region status for Boundary is Clear / Green. Out of 121 trails:
- Clear / Green: 99
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Boundary?
Yes, Boundary supports e-bike riding. There are 87 trails in Boundary that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Boundary?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Boundary are: View all mountain biking routes in Boundary.
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What is the highest summit in Boundary?
The highest summit in Boundary is Mount Tanner at 7,907 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Boundary?
The most popular Strava segments in Boundary are:
- KVR to Fairgrounds (451 athletes)
- Mettle Recon (348 athletes)
- No.7 Jumpstreet (243 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Boundary?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Boundary. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Boundary.
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What trails are closed in Boundary?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Boundary. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 99
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 12
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 2
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Are there local clubs or events in Boundary?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Boundary directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Boundary?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Boundary are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Boundary?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Boundary are:
- Flying Squirrel (4/5)
- The Great Trail (AKA The Trans Canada Trail)- C&W Rail Trail (Midway to Greenwood) (3.7/5)
- Trans Canada Trail - C&W Railway (Paulson to Christina Lake) (3.7/5)
Activities
- Boundary Mountain Biking Trails
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- Boundary Horseback Trails
- Boundary Hiking Trails
- Boundary Trail Running Trails
- Boundary Dirtbiking Trails
- Boundary ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Boundary Snowmobiling Trails
- Boundary Snowshoeing Trails
- Boundary Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Boundary Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Bridge Sight
- A-Knob Summit
- The Grand View Viewpoint
- Dacha Schelter Cabin
- Little Mt McKinley Summit
- Goat Mountain Summit
- Conkle Lake Campground Camping
- Charlie Brown Tree Viewpoint
- The Bluffs Viewpoint
- Canada / Us Border Monument Viewpoint
- Mount Tanner (7,907 ft)
- Mount Cochrane (7,900 ft)
- Mount Arthurs (7,759 ft)
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