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SaveGolden trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, Skiing, Gravel Biking, Nordic Skiing, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Backcountry Skiing, Snowshoeing, Observed Trials, Dirtbiking, Horseback and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often flowy, rooty and rocky. Scenery includes alpine terrain, views and summits. Common trail features include bridges, jumps and berms. Many trails are family friendly and wheelchair accessible. Amenities include shuttle access and restrooms. Popular destinations include Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kicking Horse Bike Park and Moonrakers.
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- Mountain Bike
157 trails
- E-Bike
137 trails
- Gravel Bike
34 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
14 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
116 trails
- Trail Running
117 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
2 trails
- Observed Trials
4 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
1 trails
- Snowmobile
0 trails
- Snowshoe
13 trails
- Downhill Ski
48 trails
- Backcountry Ski
14 trails
- Nordic Ski
31 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 3 daysLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 262
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 157
- Trails E-Bike
- 137
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 34
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 14
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 116
- Trails Trail Running
- 117
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Observed Trials
- 4
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 13
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 48
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 14
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 31
- Total Distance
- 240 miles
- Total Descent
- 88,133 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,678 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,231 ft
- Reports
- 4,767
- Photos
- 1,137
- Completed Counter
- 123,814
Articles
Mountain Bike News, Photos, Videos & Events | Pinkbike
Jun 18, 2025 from betamtb.com
Pinkbike is the homepage of mountain biking. Stay updated with the latest news, reviews, videos, buyer's guides and racing results. Join the...
Essay: Gravitational Push - Overcoming Loss Through a Grueling Solo Mission
Mar 25, 2022 from pinkbike.com
Writer Matt Coté grapples with earth's most powerful force on British Columbia's Mount 7.
Throwback Thursday: Stevie Smith, Sam Hill & Tyler Morland Race Psychosis in 'Seasons'
Aug 6, 2020 from pinkbike.com
The action between the incoming champion, the reigning World Champion and the up and comer on the incredibly steep and loose course.
Video: Downhill Young Guns Tackle on the Legendary Psychosis Course
Aug 6, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Your GoPro effect has no power here.
Sub Regions
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Canyon Ridge Trails
- 17
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CBT Mainline Network
- 1
- 20
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Golden Area
- 1
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Kicking Horse Bike Park
- 7
- 21
- 9
- 4
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Moonrakers
- 1
- 21
- 2
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Mount 7
- 1
- 5
- 10
- 4
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Mountain Shadows
- 2
- 16
- 2
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Mt. 7 North Ridge Recreation Site
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North Bench and Moberly
Popular Golden Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 2,133 ft • 0 ft • 1,887 •
This trail is a great finisher that gets you to Reflection Lake Road. It was the end portion of the old Psychosis DH race. If you are coming from the Summit, 5K, or 3K then you will end up on this trail. As you enter onto Tail...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 2,395 ft • 0 ft • 1,797 •
This trail is often shuttled, but depending on the bike you are riding, can easily be done as a circuit (pedalling up the road, and down the trail). Before you start, have a quick listen and look up trail for any riders that may be...
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 327 ft • 1,392 •
Take It Easy is ridden as an out and back, or as the exit of Goldrush/Mighty Quinn. Gold rush and Mighty Quinn are DOWNHILL ONLY and are accessed from CBT Mainline. Often the debate about this trail is whether it’s namesake was to...
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 76 ft • 1,120 •
5K is a classic section of trail on the lower part of the Mount 7 descent trail. If accessing from the 5K parking lot, the trail starts out with a short, challenging, rooty climb to the main trail. Mere mortals will give up and walk...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,628 ft • 28 ft • 1,093 •
This is a fun machine built progression jump line well worth checking out. Each jump has a landing for novice and intermediate level jumpers this means the trail flows for all levels even those rolling the jumps making it a very family...
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 2,267 ft • 103 ft • 1,066 •
Use 7 Up to reach the lower Mt 7 trails such as Berminator, Schacher, Bush Party and Woodlot Ride. It’s all singletrack with a bit of a punchy start.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 2,297 ft • 57 ft • 1,066 •
On Berminator you’ll find lots of berms on hairpin corners. Use the dips to accelerate through bends. Wickedly fun. Access Berminator by climbing 7 Up and then onto Bush Party. Along Bush Party watch for the signed Berminator to drop...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 2,598 ft • 0 ft • 1,037 •
A short ride up CBT will get you to the beginning of Mighty Quinn. The Mighty Quinn is a 800m machine built trail. It is one directional: down! Hit large doubles, natural step downs, monster berms, and G force corkscrews. This trail is...
Golden Mountain Bike Routes
Ride 2 The Wrong Way - Senior Featured
12 miles • 2,554 ft • 6 • Loop •
Discover the Mountain Shadows Network taking some different directions that usual. I put the ride onto the...
Ride 2 The Wrong Way - Junior Featured
9 miles • 1,544 ft • 5 • Loop •
Enjoy the Mountain Shadows in a different direction.
CBT: Classic Short Signature Ride Featured
5 miles • 972 ft • 3 •
Light is waning but you just pulled into town and are looking to shred some dirt and punch the heart rate!...
Thanksgiv'r Ride 1 - The Fun Stuff Featured
4 miles • 729 ft • 8 • Loop •
Ride 1 - The Fun Stuff. The route opens on October 1st, 2025 and will close on October 12th, 2025
Tour de Ville/Superloop Junior Featured
15 miles • 2,064 ft • 5 •
Junior version of the Tour de Ville/Superloop. Start in CBT parking lot, finish at the Crepe Station in...
★ 3.5 • 17 miles • 2,463 ft • 18 • Loop •
All trails in this route are described by themselves on Trailforks already This is a fun route that...
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Upper Magic Carpet Ride | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Trappers Trail | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Trappers Trail | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| 10K | Oct 2, 2026 @ 12:42pm (America/Edmonton) 3 days | Unknown | rdeedubb | ||
| Time Travel | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Swamp Donkey Connector | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Swamp Donkey | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Swamp Donkey | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Superberm | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Stickrock | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Skills Area | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Rock n Roll | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC | ||
| Rock Garden | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| rdeedubb | add | report | activity #105053277 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 11:42am 3 days |
| SamNgrvhN | wishlist | trail | activity #105041596 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 8:42am 3 days |
| SamNgrvhN | wishlist | trail | activity #105041454 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 8:40am 3 days |
| ryanharvey | add | report | activity #104858955 and 45 more | Sep 29, 2026 @ 11:57am Sep 29, 2026 |
| GlennaJ | add | route | activity #104779438 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 6:49am Sep 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Kiss your inner tubes / rims goodbye. | Aug 26, 2026 @ 2:14pm Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | The upper (single-black) slab is definitely... | Aug 25, 2026 @ 3:17pm Aug 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Really well-done jump/flow line. | Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:10pm Aug 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Excellent climbing trail. | Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:06pm Aug 24, 2026 | ||
| report | Tu Tu jUne Nnn nununujujjjnnno UnujuuBunj J... | Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:34am Aug 23, 2026 |
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Top 10 Trails15 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Kicking Horse Bike Park | bike park | Golden |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Starr Trail Solutions
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Higher Ground Sports
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Higher Ground Mountain Sports
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Selkirk Ski and Bike
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Golden Cycling ClubTrail Association
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Derailed SportsBike Shop
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Local Trail Supporters
- Town of Golden
- kicking horse mountain resort
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- James Acton & Chantalle Schacher
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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 | 157 | 146 miles | 46,030 ft | 76 miles | 5,085 ft | #196 | #25 | 1,085 | 4,749 | 41 | 49,099 | |
| E-Bike | 137 | 137 miles | 44,977 ft | 73 miles | 5,085 ft | #275 | #30 | 5 | 3,630 | 11 | 1,352 | |
| Gravel Bike | 34 | 29 miles | 4,108 ft | 10 miles | 5,079 ft | #1,151 | #42 | 395 | 1 | 124 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 21 miles | 3,793 ft | 8 miles | 4,984 ft | #1,303 | #31 | 501 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 14 | 11 miles | 2,562 ft | 5 miles | 948 ft | #1,030 | #28 | 611 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 577 ft | 397 ft | #1,042 | #34 | 1,465 | ||||
| Hike | 116 | 147 miles | 25,328 ft | 55 miles | 7,657 ft | #397 | #28 | 23 | 4,372 | 3 | 3,978 | |
| Trail Running | 117 | 147 miles | 25,440 ft | 56 miles | 7,657 ft | #727 | #35 | 1 | 4,384 | 25 | 3,023 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 1 mile | 20 ft | 725 ft | 2,831 ft | #551 | #40 | 4 | 1,476 | 65 | ||
| Observed Trials | 4 | 3 miles | 873 ft | 1 mile | 722 ft | #92 | #14 | 817 | 3 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 577 ft | 397 ft | #366 | #26 | 1,472 | 9 | |||
| Snowshoe | 13 | 20 miles | 1,280 ft | 2 miles | 6,289 ft | #310 | #27 | 755 | 123 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 48 | 27 miles | 32,628 ft | 26 miles | 3,934 ft | #127 | #12 | 2 | 754 | 6,575 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 14 | 21 miles | 1,322 ft | 2 miles | 6,696 ft | #132 | #10 | 756 | 3,629 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 31 | 29 miles | 3,150 ft | 11 miles | 1,873 ft | #82 | #12 | 14 | 758 | 4,160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Golden?
Golden has 15 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Golden?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Golden are:
- LYM (4.7/5)
- Pioneer (4.6/5)
- Berminator (4.5/5)
- Superberm (4.5/5)
- As The Crowe Flies (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Golden?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Golden are:
- July (989 activities)
- June (868 activities)
- September (792 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Golden?
There are 19 parking locations listed in Golden. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Golden?
The longest trail in Golden is Schacher at 8.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Golden?
The best hiking trails in Golden are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Golden?
The best trail running trails in Golden are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Golden?
Golden has a total of 262 trails. Of those, 157 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Golden to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Golden?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Golden is Schacher with 4,364 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Golden?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Golden is Summit with 2,120 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Golden?
Golden supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Golden?
The following bike services are available in Golden:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Trail Association (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Golden?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Golden is Excavation with an average grade of 8.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Golden?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Golden. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Golden?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Golden are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Golden?
The overall region status for Golden is Clear / Green. Out of 152 trails:
- Clear / Green: 101
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Closed: 43
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Can I ride an ebike in Golden?
Yes, Golden supports e-bike riding. There are 144 trails in Golden 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 Golden?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Golden are:
- Kicking Horse T4 - Canyon Creek - Kicking Horse
- Ride 2 The Wrong Way - Senior
- Ride 2 The Wrong Way - Junior
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What type of bike is most common in Golden?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Golden are:
- AM (269 activities)
- XC (17 activities)
- DH (15 activities)
- RD (14 activities)
- Fat (5 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Golden?
The highest summit in Golden is International Mountain at 10,115 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Golden?
The most popular Strava segments in Golden are:
- Goldrush lower: Quin to Elk Rd (3,714 athletes)
- Pitcher Enduro Stage #1 (3,618 athletes)
- CBT Switchbacks (3,257 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Golden?
There are currently 43 closed trails in Golden. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 101
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Closed: 43
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Golden?
Yes, there are 17 accessible/adaptive trails in Golden. View all adaptive trails in Golden for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Golden?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Golden directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Golden?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Golden: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Golden.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Golden?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Golden are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Golden?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Golden are:
- Arm Pumper (Adaptive Climb) (4.5/5)
- Bush Party (3.5/5)
- Training Wheels (3.8/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Boulder Camp Camping
- Playground Other
- O.B. Campground Camping
- Pigeon Spire Summit
- Eastpost Spires Summit
- Mt 7 Launch and Summit - (1,939m / 6,362ft)
- Applebee Dome Campground Camping
- Beaverhead Peak Summit
- Terminator Peak Summit
- Gorman Lake Campground Camping
- International Mountain (10,115 ft)
- Mount Laussedat (10,013 ft)
- Mount Alan Campbell (9,865 ft)
- By canadaka
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