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SaveMany people will tell you that the Mtn Shadows are their favourite trail system to ride in the area. The flavour of the day is fast and technical riding with a decent amount of rocky, tricky bits. In general you will find that you spend the first half of your ride pedalling and climbing, and then finally have a killer return consisting of easy pedalling and fast descending.
The Mtn Shadows are usually the first trails to dry out. The rock becomes slick when it rains. Given that dirt trails make up the bulk of this system, there is still ample riding when it’s wet.
There are many different ways to ride the Mtn Shadows network, but there are a few trails that are commonly ridden downhill at fast speeds. Although these few trails are most commonly ridden in the down direction, they are still considered two way - so heads up These trails are Chute the Duck, Magic Dragon (from the Cliffside/Magic Dragon junction), Huff & Puff in a north direction, and Roller Coaster. The rest of the trails commonly get ridden in both directions.
The trails in Mtn Shadows are well marked with a signed flexipost at every junction. The exception being the upper Cliff Side trail where there are several unsigned trials bike trails.
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.
The Mtn Shadows are usually the first trails to dry out. The rock becomes slick when it rains. Given that dirt trails make up the bulk of this system, there is still ample riding when it’s wet.
There are many different ways to ride the Mtn Shadows network, but there are a few trails that are commonly ridden downhill at fast speeds. Although these few trails are most commonly ridden in the down direction, they are still considered two way - so heads up These trails are Chute the Duck, Magic Dragon (from the Cliffside/Magic Dragon junction), Huff & Puff in a north direction, and Roller Coaster. The rest of the trails commonly get ridden in both directions.
The trails in Mtn Shadows are well marked with a signed flexipost at every junction. The exception being the upper Cliff Side trail where there are several unsigned trials bike trails.
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: Cross-Country
Access Info:
For the Mtn Shadows trails there are two main entrances into the trail network: Reflection Lake Trail (#45) and Selkirk Slacker (#44). Both start from Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area which 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.
Reflection Lake Trail (#45) is an excellent gradual, but sustained, climb that ascends right into the heart of the network. From Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area ride south along the paved Mountain Shadows Rd for 500m passing the rodeo grounds on your left and the motorcross track on your right. At the 500m point, the start of the trail is on your left and is signed “Reflection Lake Trail” (#45). It is slightly hidden by small trees just past a small sand/gravel pit.
The other common entrance to the Mtn Shadows trail network is via Selkirk Slacker (#44). From Reflection Lake Trailhead ride uphill for 200m on the gravel road passing the rodeo grounds on your right. At the 200m point, you will see a signed entrance for the singletrack trail Rodeo Drive (#43). Take Rodeo Drive (#43) all the way up to a 4 way junction at a gravel road. The signed entrance to Selkirk Slacker (#44) will be just to your right.
Selkirk Slacker (#44) eventually intersects with Reflection Lake Trail (#45) and continues on as Reflection Lake Trail (#45).
Reflection Lake Trail (#45) is an excellent gradual, but sustained, climb that ascends right into the heart of the network. From Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area ride south along the paved Mountain Shadows Rd for 500m passing the rodeo grounds on your left and the motorcross track on your right. At the 500m point, the start of the trail is on your left and is signed “Reflection Lake Trail” (#45). It is slightly hidden by small trees just past a small sand/gravel pit.
The other common entrance to the Mtn Shadows trail network is via Selkirk Slacker (#44). From Reflection Lake Trailhead ride uphill for 200m on the gravel road passing the rodeo grounds on your right. At the 200m point, you will see a signed entrance for the singletrack trail Rodeo Drive (#43). Take Rodeo Drive (#43) all the way up to a 4 way junction at a gravel road. The signed entrance to Selkirk Slacker (#44) will be just to your right.
Selkirk Slacker (#44) eventually intersects with Reflection Lake Trail (#45) and continues on as Reflection Lake Trail (#45).
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Region Details
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Region Status
Closed as of Mar 12, 2025Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 19
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 20
- Trails E-Bike
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 18
- Trails Trail Running
- 18
- Trails Observed Trials
- 4
- Total Distance
- 19 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,998 ft
- Total Vertical
- 853 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,430 ft
- Reports
- 664
- Photos
- 64
- Ridden Counter
- 12,373
Popular Mountain Shadows Mountain Biking Trails
Mountain Shadows Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Ride Oct 7 2023 | 44.0 km | |
| Enduro F5 | 11.9 km | |
| 2024 Furious 5 Funduro! | 7.4 km | |
| GCC Sept 14 XC route | 6.2 km | |
| Thanksgiver #1 2023 | 8.3 km | |
| 2021/2022 Mountain Shadows Winter Fat Bike | 7.6 km | |
| Golden - Loop to Cliff Side | 9.1 km | |
| Golden Rush: 12 Hour and 8 Hour MTB Race race | 13.8 km | |
| 18 km Mountain Shadows Ride | popular ridelog | 18.2 km |
| 15 km Mountain Shadows Ride | popular ridelog | 15.4 km |
Photos of Mountain Shadows Mountain Bike
trail: Kobe's
16 |
Jul 6, 2024 @ 9:46pm
Jul 6, 2024
trail: Huff & Puff
15 |
Jul 6, 2024 @ 9:33pm
Jul 6, 2024
trail: Selkirk Slacker
39 |
Oct 6, 2023 @ 7:18pm
Oct 6, 2023Videos of Mountain Shadows Mountain Bike
trail: Berminator
21:18 |
1414 |
May 15, 2020 , Golden
trail: Premature
21:18 |
483 |
May 15, 2020 , Golden
trail: Premature
2:16 |
695 |
Aug 20, 2019 , Golden
trail: Kobe's
8:50 |
583 |
Aug 31, 2018 , Golden
trail: Magic Dragon
8:50 |
492 |
Aug 31, 2018 , Golden
trail: Cliff Side
8:50 |
881 |
Aug 31, 2018 , Golden
trail: Huff & Puff
8:50 |
467 |
Aug 31, 2018 , Golden
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trial & Error | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | Even though it feels like the start of... | |
| Selkirk Slacker | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | Even though it feels like the start of... | |
| Roller Coaster | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | Even though it feels like the start of... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection Lake | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Quentin's | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Premature | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Magic Dragon | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Kobe's | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Huff & Puff | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Golden Rotary Trail (town loop) | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Extra Credit | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Excavation | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 | ||
| Connector | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 | Unknown | ryanharvey GCC2 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ryanharvey | add | report | activity #67650121 and 19 more | Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:19pm Mar 12, 2025 |
| cgennings | update | trail | activity #66140985 | Feb 13, 2025 @ 8:52am Feb 13, 2025 |
| SpeedMTB220756 | rsvp | event | activity #64938386 | Jan 20, 2025 @ 5:28pm Jan 20, 2025 |
| TransRockies-Events | add | event | activity #64594739 | Jan 14, 2025 @ 11:17am Jan 14, 2025 |
| AJ9xKLY5 | vote | trail | activity #59601222 | Sep 28, 2024 @ 10:29am Sep 28, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Very fun well built trail. Lots of features in... | Aug 18, 2024 @ 12:35pm Aug 18, 2024 | ||
| trail | Well built bermy trail that rides as... | Aug 18, 2024 @ 12:34pm Aug 18, 2024 | ||
| trail | The last bit of the trail to road and... | Aug 29, 2023 @ 8:49pm Aug 29, 2023 | ||
| report | Trail has a bit of erosion from the heavy... | Jul 16, 2023 @ 8:46pm Jul 16, 2023 | ||
| trail | Best trail from 3k. Make noise at the crossing... | Jul 14, 2023 @ 10:39pm Jul 14, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 km |
| Moonrakers | 1 | 21 | 2 | 2.1 km | |
| Mt. 7 North Ridge Recreation Site | 1 | 2.2 km | |||
| CBT Mainline Network | 1 | 16 | 2.4 km | ||
| North Bench and Moberly | 5.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 19 | 19 miles | 2,999 ft | 8 miles | 853 ft | #654 | #87 | 60 | 658 | 8 | 9,082 | |
| E-Bike | 20 | 19 miles | 2,999 ft | 8 miles | 853 ft | 448 | 1 | 93 | ||||
| Hike | 18 | 18 miles | 2,546 ft | 7 miles | 853 ft | #553 | #74 | 4 | 634 | 126 | ||
| Trail Running | 18 | 18 miles | 2,546 ft | 7 miles | 853 ft | #560 | #75 | 634 | 3 | 1,097 | ||
| Observed Trials | 4 | 3 miles | 814 ft | 1 mile | 702 ft | 119 |
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