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SaveGolden’s hotspot for downhill shuttle laps can be found on Mount 7, the prominent peak just east of town. Named for the ephemeral 7 that appears high on the ridgeline each spring, this trail network has been the heart of local downhill riding for many years.
Mount 7 was once home to the infamous Psychosis Race where World Cup racers would come to pit themselves against the mountain. Some succeeded, but many failed. The Psychosis Race is long gone, but you can still challenge the mountain.
Over the years, the mainly old-school style trails have taken on a rougher and more rugged appearance. It’s character can be summarized as steep It’s no bike park, just pure, proper downhill riding.
Hunt about, or ask the locals, and you’ll find some hidden gems tucked away: wood features, gap jumps, cliff drops, and double blacks to challenge the most seasoned rider. Many of these trails were originally built underground, so best to scout them first.
Some new XC trails are starting to be developed on Mount 7. Namely the bidirectional XC trail Schacher, which now climbs right up to the Launch site at the top.
When shuttling Mount 7, please use 4-Wheel-Drive vehicles. High clearance is recommended. Drive responsibly and put vehicles in 4x4 to keep the road in the best shape possible! Thanks in advance.
With gratitude, the Golden Cycling Club would like to acknowledge that the trails we recreate on are on the homelands of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc people and the chosen home of the Metis Nation Columbia River Society.
Mount 7 was once home to the infamous Psychosis Race where World Cup racers would come to pit themselves against the mountain. Some succeeded, but many failed. The Psychosis Race is long gone, but you can still challenge the mountain.
Over the years, the mainly old-school style trails have taken on a rougher and more rugged appearance. It’s character can be summarized as steep It’s no bike park, just pure, proper downhill riding.
Hunt about, or ask the locals, and you’ll find some hidden gems tucked away: wood features, gap jumps, cliff drops, and double blacks to challenge the most seasoned rider. Many of these trails were originally built underground, so best to scout them first.
Some new XC trails are starting to be developed on Mount 7. Namely the bidirectional XC trail Schacher, which now climbs right up to the Launch site at the top.
When shuttling Mount 7, please use 4-Wheel-Drive vehicles. High clearance is recommended. Drive responsibly and put vehicles in 4x4 to keep the road in the best shape possible! Thanks in advance.
With gratitude, the Golden Cycling Club would like to acknowledge that the trails we recreate on are on the homelands of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc people and the chosen home of the Metis Nation Columbia River Society.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
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The staging area for shuttling Mount 7 is at the Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area; complete with washrooms and an info kiosk. All Mount 7 trails return to this point. It is also the parking area for the Mtn Shadows XC network, so you can mix it up or split up if you have a diverse group.
The Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area can be reached by biking or driving 1km south of town on Hwy 95, then turning left onto Reflection Lake Rd. The Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area is down another 0.4km on your right.
From this parking area trails are accessed via the Bowle-Evans Forest Service Rd, a 14km long dirt road leading to the top of the trail network. Along the way there are also parking areas at 3km, 5km,and 10km for multiple trail options. This is a multi-use road shared by hang gliders, paragliders, hikers, sightseers and also bikers who wish to earn their downhills, so drive with care and consideration.
The road does get graded about once a year, but it can still be rough in places and dusty in the summer. During the spring melt, the road can take until the beginning of June to fully dry out. Expect the road to be gated at the 10km mark if you come early season.
The Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area can be reached by biking or driving 1km south of town on Hwy 95, then turning left onto Reflection Lake Rd. The Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area is down another 0.4km on your right.
From this parking area trails are accessed via the Bowle-Evans Forest Service Rd, a 14km long dirt road leading to the top of the trail network. Along the way there are also parking areas at 3km, 5km,and 10km for multiple trail options. This is a multi-use road shared by hang gliders, paragliders, hikers, sightseers and also bikers who wish to earn their downhills, so drive with care and consideration.
The road does get graded about once a year, but it can still be rough in places and dusty in the summer. During the spring melt, the road can take until the beginning of June to fully dry out. Expect the road to be gated at the 10km mark if you come early season.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
21 trails
- Hike
6 trails
- Trail Running
7 trails
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 6, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 22
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 21
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 6
- Trails Trail Running
- 7
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 14 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,492 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,748 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,362 ft
- Reports
- 782
- Photos
- 213
- Completed Counter
- 14,937
Articles
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.
Video: Downhill Young Guns Tackle on the Legendary Psychosis Course
Aug 6, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Your GoPro effect has no power here.
Popular Mount 7 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 , 5K, or 3K then you will end up on this trail. As you enter onto Tail Gate/Snake Hill...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 2,395 ft • 0 ft • 1,796 •
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...
• 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...
• 90 ★ 1.7 • 1 mile • 407 ft • 799 •
can be used in combination with 7 Up and Bush Party as an alternate to pedalling up the Bowle-Evans Road. It is a combination of skidder road and double track, which most riders find preferable to the road. It is more enjoyable to ride...
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 1,627 ft • 12 ft • 713 •
For those looking to ride 5K trail and earn their turns, ride up and then branch off onto to reach the entrance of 5K. is a short blast for cross country riders. You’ll find some berms and some smaller jumps. This trail is single...
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 486 ft • 20 ft • 705 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 3.6 • 157 ft • 7 ft • 633 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Mount 7 Mountain Bike Routes
9 miles • 1,695 ft • 8 • Race •
Join us September 20, 2025 for a fun, inclusive, ladies enduro! Everyone is welcome. Only 100 spots...
• 17 miles • 4,932 ft • 10 •
• 24 miles • 6,728 ft • 12 •
• 21 miles • 4,628 ft • 23 •
Photos of Mount 7 Mountain Bike
Videos of Mount 7 Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Schacher | Sep 6, 2026 @ 6:15pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 6, 2026 | Unknown | Till8jrpsG | ||
| Woodlot Ride | Aug 23, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 23, 2026 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | Cverly | ||
| Snake Hill/Tail Gate | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Ideal | JPPhilion | ||
| GnR | Jul 24, 2026 @ 4:51pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 24, 2026 | Unknown | lloydfamily | ||
| Dead Dog | Jul 12, 2026 @ 4:10pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 12, 2026 | Very Dry | willsummers2 BikeParkStaff | ||
| 5 Km Alt | Jun 29, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Creston) Jun 29, 2026 | Dry | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| 5K | Jun 29, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Creston) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| 6k | Jun 29, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Creston) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| Bris | Jun 29, 2026 @ 9:08pm (America/Edmonton) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| Moonshine | Jun 29, 2026 @ 9:07pm (America/Edmonton) Jun 29, 2026 | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Zemu | ridden | trail | activity #104047271 and 1 more | Sep 18, 2026 @ 7:39am Sep 18, 2026 |
| kcytko | update | trail | activity #103867074 and 1 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 12:35pm Sep 15, 2026 |
| atoine | wishlist | trail | activity #103861333 and 3 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 11:19am Sep 15, 2026 |
| Cpod | vote | trail | activity #103623269 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:41am Sep 12, 2026 |
| liamsheldon128 | wishlist | trail | activity #103316072 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 7:13pm Sep 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Easy steep on this mountain. | Jul 24, 2026 @ 3:53pm Jul 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | What a blast! Steep but not too steep. A... | Jul 24, 2026 @ 3:47pm Jul 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is one of the BEST climb trails I have... | Jul 24, 2026 @ 3:45pm Jul 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | this is some next level shit | Mar 14, 2026 @ 8:28pm Mar 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is defenitely a Double Black! I... | Sep 16, 2025 @ 9:59pm Sep 16, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Mountain Shadows | 2 | 16 | 2 | 1 km | |
| Mt. 7 North Ridge Recreation Site | 1.7 km | ||||
| Canyon Ridge Trails | 17 | 2.5 km | |||
| Moonrakers | 1 | 21 | 2 | 3.1 km | |
| CBT Mainline Network | 1 | 20 | 3.3 km |
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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 | 22 | 23 miles | 13,491 ft | 14 miles | 3,750 ft | #1,754 | #116 | 205 | 782 | 3 | 8,463 | |
| E-Bike | 21 | 23 miles | 12,943 ft | 13 miles | 3,750 ft | #3,541 | #134 | 514 | 2 | 395 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 20 ft | 725 ft | 2,831 ft | #715 | #90 | 78 | 9 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 577 ft | 397 ft | #718 | #91 | 54 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2,395 ft | 420 ft | 2,395 ft | 420 ft | #715 | #90 | 55 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 577 ft | 397 ft | 220 | ||||||
| Hike | 6 | 14 miles | 3,845 ft | 5 miles | 3,589 ft | #8,215 | #331 | 707 | 169 | |||
| Trail Running | 7 | 14 miles | 3,957 ft | 6 miles | 3,589 ft | #7,231 | #269 | 1 | 714 | 214 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 1 mile | 20 ft | 725 ft | 2,831 ft | 4 | 229 | 8 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 577 ft | 397 ft | 227 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mount 7?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mount 7 are:
- Dead Dog (4.4/5)
- Schacher (4.4/5)
- 5K (4.3/5)
- Moonshine (4.3/5)
- Snake Hill/Tail Gate (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Mount 7?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Mount 7 are:
- May (195 activities)
- June (190 activities)
- July (189 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Mount 7?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Mount 7. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Mount 7?
The longest trail in Mount 7 is Schacher at 8.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Mount 7?
Mount 7 has a total of 22 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mount 7 to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mount 7?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mount 7 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 Mount 7?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mount 7 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 Mount 7?
Mount 7 supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mount 7?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mount 7 is Schacher with an average grade of 6.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Mount 7?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Mount 7 are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Mount 7?
The overall region status for Mount 7 is Clear / Green. Out of 27 trails:
- Clear / Green: 23
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Mount 7?
Yes, Mount 7 supports e-bike riding. There are 25 trails in Mount 7 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 Strava Segments in Mount 7?
The most popular Strava segments in Mount 7 are:
- Pitcher Enduro Stage #1 (3,618 athletes)
- Schacher up to 6k entry (1,701 athletes)
- Woodlot Ride (short) descent (1,276 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Mount 7?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Mount 7. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 23
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mount 7?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mount 7 are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mount 7?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mount 7 are:
- Woodlot Ride (1.7/5)
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