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Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
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Trail Last Used
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Trail Ridden Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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- Mountain Bike
20 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Gravel Bike
27 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
50 trails
- Snowshoe
18 trails
- Backcountry Ski
7 trails
- Nordic Ski
11 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of 5 hoursLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 56
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 20
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 27
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 50
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 18
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 7
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 11
- Total Distance
- 108 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,613 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,948 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,698 ft
- Reports
- 71
- Photos
- 99
- Completed Counter
- 978
Sub Regions
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Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
- 2
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Goat Mountain
- 1
- 1
- 1
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Mount Thompson
- 1
- 2
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Wynndel
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Wynndel Mountain Bike Trail Network
- 1
- 2
- 1
Popular Creston Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,717 ft • 0 ft • 56 •
A feature intense hand build MTB trail. There are optional advanced option such as rock rolls, gap jumps, and drops but all are marked as such
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 830 ft • 52 •
Elsie in Wonderland is a machine built beginner multi-directional trail.
• 70 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 2,337 ft • 14 • • hike
Part of the Creston Community Forest’s trail network on Mount Thompson, the Thompson Pack Trail is a 4.7 km (one-way) trail that parallels and meanders along Sullivan Creek. This trail takes you through beautiful cedar-hemlock forests...
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 11 ft • 12 • • hike
Nice gated, access road for walking or riding along Duck Lake, which is within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,663 ft • 69 ft • 8 • • hike
Short trail connecting Sullivan Creek Trail & Thompson Pack Trail, creating a shorter trail loop from the trailhead on Mount Thompson FSR
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 7 miles • 3,113 ft • 8 • • hike
Part of the Creston Community Forest’s trail network on Mount Thompson, the Sullivan Creek Trail is a newly cleared 10.7 km "out and back" trail that follows an old logging road from the 1980's. The trailhead starts part way up Mount...
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 9 ft • 7 • • hike
Old dike access road that wanders through Summit Creek/Leach Lake Marshes of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. Popular in the Spring, Summer, and Fall for walking and in the winter for Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing....
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2,048 ft • 10 ft • 5 •
The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a lush wetland habitat located 11 km west of Creston. Easy, year-round access to kilometrers of flat-top dyke trails offers amazing opportunities to view a large diversity of wildlife and...
Photos of Creston Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Elsie in Wonderland | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:08pm (America/Creston) 5 hours | Unknown | fromthewoods CVCA | ||
| Upper Uncle Duff | Oct 16, 2026 @ 4:26pm (America/Creston) 1 day | Ideal | fromthewoods CVCA | ||
| Uncle Duff | May 24, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Creston) May 24, 2026 | Ideal | convictbiker | ||
| Sullivan Connector Trail | Jul 9, 2025 @ 9:24am Jul 9, 2025 | Ideal | LindaAMwaQb | ||
| Thompson Pack Trail | Jul 9, 2025 @ 9:24am Jul 9, 2025 | Ideal | LindaAMwaQb | ||
| South Goat Path | Jun 10, 2025 @ 5:23pm Jun 10, 2025 | Ideal | evannadeau | ||
| Goat Mountain FSR | May 15, 2024 @ 7:26am May 15, 2024 | Very Dry | LindaAMwaQb | ||
| Unknown Climb | Apr 3, 2021 @ 11:18am Apr 3, 2021 | Ideal | JesseMTBer | ||
| Ladyslipper Trail | Aug 12, 2020 @ 6:25pm Aug 12, 2020 | Wet | TieGuy5 | ||
| Sullivan Creek Trail | Jul 19, 2020 @ 9:28pm Jul 19, 2020 | Variable | oncisko |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| fromthewoods | add | report | activity #106085337 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:08pm 5 hours |
| fromthewoods | update | trail | activity #106083886 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 2:52pm 5 hours |
| fromthewoods | add | report | activity #106015596 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 4:26pm 1 day |
| fromthewoods | update | trail | activity #105003344 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 3:15pm Oct 1, 2026 |
| sammer | add | report | activity #105001400 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 2:41pm Oct 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Fdytf To d world I e have y | Jun 13, 2026 @ 5:24am Jun 13, 2026 | ||
| report | That's great news...such a nice forest..and a... | May 31, 2025 @ 3:33pm May 31, 2025 | ||
| report | We have more to come. 1.2km is finished above... | May 31, 2025 @ 3:11pm May 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | Lady Slipper is a challenging climb for those... | Jun 5, 2017 @ 8:44pm Jun 5, 2017 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k31 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k31 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge6 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
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 | 20 | 51 miles | 4,068 ft | 8 miles | 5,197 ft | #3,609 | #90 | 36 | 65 | 1,509 | ||
| E-Bike | 7 | 10 miles | 1,873 ft | 2 miles | 5,154 ft | #5,602 | #111 | 58 | 231 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 27 | 64 miles | 2,293 ft | 11 miles | 5,197 ft | #1,376 | #56 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3 miles | 164 ft | 1,719 ft | 1,529 ft | #4,911 | #105 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 11 miles | 3 ft | 236 ft | 3,688 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Hike | 52 | 105 miles | 8,360 ft | 20 miles | 6,949 ft | #1,404 | #63 | 61 | 56 | 708 | ||
| Trail Running | 50 | 101 miles | 7,618 ft | 19 miles | 6,949 ft | #2,229 | #74 | 56 | 207 | |||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 4 miles | 1,089 ft | 3 miles | 1,073 ft | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 18 | 18 miles | 2,927 ft | 6 miles | 5,371 ft | #60 | #11 | 5 | 52 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 7 | 9 miles | 2,142 ft | 4 miles | 5,364 ft | #402 | #27 | 2 | 1,408 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 11 | 13 miles | 266 ft | 4 miles | 4,081 ft | #919 | #43 | 3 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Creston?
Creston has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Creston?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Creston are:
- Uncle Duff (4.3/5)
- Elsie in Wonderland (4.2/5)
- Middle Uncle Duff (4.1/5)
- Marsh Trail North (4.1/5)
- Thompson Pack Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Creston?
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What is the longest trail in Creston?
The longest trail in Creston is Sullivan Creek Trail at 6.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Creston?
The best hiking trails in Creston are:
- Ripple Ridge Trail
- Ripple Ridge Cabin Trail
- Ripple Ridge East Connector
- Balancing Rock Trail
- Ka Papa Cedars Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Creston?
The best trail running trails in Creston are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Creston?
Creston has a total of 56 trails. Of those, 20 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Creston to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Creston?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Creston is Sullivan Creek Trail with 3,113 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Creston?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Creston is Ladyslipper Trail with 1,220 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Creston?
Creston supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Creston?
The following bike services are available in Creston:
- Trail Association (2)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Creston?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Creston is Thompson Pack Trail with an average grade of 15.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Creston?
Yes, there are 12 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Creston. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Creston?
The overall region status for Creston is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 24 trails:
- Clear / Green: 18
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Creston?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Creston:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Creston?
Yes, Creston supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Creston that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Creston?
The highest summit in Creston is Haystack Mountain at 8,766 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Creston?
The most popular Strava segments in Creston are:
- Uncle duff downhill (38 athletes)
- Elsie in wonderland climb (36 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Creston?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Creston. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 18
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Creston?
Creston supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Creston for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Creston?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Creston directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Creston?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Creston are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Creston?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Creston are:
- Elsie in Wonderland (5/5)
- Duck Lake Access Road (0/5)
- Marsh Trail North (5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Bridal Lake Cabin
- Viewpoint of Toe Lake & Haystack Mountain
- Lake Viewpoint
- Haystack Mountain Summit
- Bonnie Lake Campsite Camping
- Rotary Trail Viewpoint
- Glider Point Viewpoint
- Char Cabin
- Midgeley Cabin
- Balancing Rock Trail Viewpoint
- Haystack Mountain (8,766 ft)
- White Grouse Mountain (8,642 ft)
- Mount Goodwin (8,077 ft)
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