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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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- Mountain Bike
19 trails
- E-Bike
19 trails
- Hike
18 trails
- Trail Running
18 trails
- Observed Trials
4 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 1, 2026Local Trail Association
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- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 19
- Trails E-Bike
- 19
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 18
- Trails Trail Running
- 18
- Trails Observed Trials
- 4
- Total Distance
- 19 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,760 ft
- Total Vertical
- 903 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,480 ft
- Reports
- 798
- Photos
- 73
- Completed Counter
- 15,354
Popular Mountain Shadows Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,628 ft • 28 ft • 1,095 •
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 • 1,070 •
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 • 1,068 •
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...
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 2,444 ft • 196 ft • 1,002 •
From Reflection Lake Parking Area, start up Mt 7 road for about 200m then branch to the right to head in beside the chain linked fence on single track. The trail will continue up to reach the start of Selkirk Slacker and other options....
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 4,104 ft • 191 ft • 899 •
Where the town ends at the top of the gravel pit, and the forestry roads take you into the wilderness, Selkirk Slacker will be your entry point into the Mountain Shadows noodle bowl of trails. On this trail you’ll find smooth flow...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 3,268 ft • 128 ft • 866 •
Huff & Puff would best be described as a trail that is right smack dab in the middle of the Mountain Shadows trail system. It’s very fast riding, with some exceptional cornering and short sprinty sections. The northern section of this...
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 4,518 ft • 245 ft • 847 •
Magic Dragon has several interesting sections of trail which all link together effectively. A substantial part of this trail is descending if ridden in a counter -clockwise direction (recommended). When followed up with Huff & Puff and...
Mountain Shadows 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.
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
5 miles • 772 ft • 5 •
Groomed fat bike trail for Winter 2021/22
★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 1,016 ft • 12 •
9 km loop to get to Cliff Side in the Mountain Shadows area.
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Trial & Error | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Dry | JPPhilion | ||
| Bush Party | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Ideal | JPPhilion | ||
| Selkirk Slacker | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Ideal | JPPhilion | ||
| Reflection Lake | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Dry | JPPhilion | ||
| Rock About | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Dry | JPPhilion | ||
| Rodeo Drive | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Dry | JPPhilion | ||
| Huff & Puff | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Ideal | JPPhilion | ||
| Magic Dragon | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Dry | JPPhilion | ||
| Kobe's | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Dry | JPPhilion | ||
| Excavation | Aug 1, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Creston) Aug 1, 2026 | Dry | JPPhilion |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| ebikepartyshirt | update | trail | activity #107272638 and 3 more | Nov 5, 2026 @ 7:36pm Nov 5, 2026 |
| ebikepartyshirt | update | trail | activity #107217774 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:15pm Nov 4, 2026 |
| ebikepartyshirt | add | skillpark | activity #107217702 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:12pm Nov 4, 2026 |
| skosakowski | vote | trail | activity #106164402 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 1:44pm Oct 18, 2026 |
| skosakowski | difficultyvote | trail | activity #106163817 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 1:38pm Oct 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Tu Tu jUne Nnn nununujujjjnnno UnujuuBunj J... | Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:34am Aug 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | In good condition for this time of year! Dry... | Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:08am Apr 15, 2026 | ||
| report | We saw we de red red red e | Sep 20, 2025 @ 1:50pm Sep 20, 2025 | ||
| report | Updated report directly. | May 30, 2025 @ 8:17am May 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Very fun well built trail. Lots of features in... | Aug 18, 2024 @ 12:35pm Aug 18, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Mount 7 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 km |
| Moonrakers | 1 | 21 | 2 | 2.1 km | |
| Mt. 7 North Ridge Recreation Site | 2.2 km | ||||
| Canyon Ridge Trails | 17 | 2.2 km | |||
| CBT Mainline Network | 1 | 19 | 2.4 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Dirt Jumps and Skills Park | skill 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
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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 | 19 | 19 miles | 3,599 ft | 8 miles | 902 ft | #1,549 | #105 | 69 | 792 | 7 | 11,867 | |
| E-Bike | 19 | 19 miles | 3,599 ft | 8 miles | 902 ft | #4,465 | #174 | 562 | 1 | 309 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 6 miles | 404 ft | 2 miles | 299 ft | #655 | #87 | 36 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 6 miles | 1,312 ft | 3 miles | 597 ft | #655 | #87 | 383 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Hike | 18 | 18 miles | 3,287 ft | 7 miles | 902 ft | #7,891 | #318 | 4 | 766 | 228 | ||
| Trail Running | 18 | 18 miles | 3,287 ft | 7 miles | 902 ft | #5,371 | #197 | 766 | 9 | 1,716 | ||
| Observed Trials | 4 | 3 miles | 873 ft | 1 mile | 722 ft | #172 | #29 | 168 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mountain Shadows?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mountain Shadows are:
- Berminator (4.5/5)
- Premature (4.4/5)
- Roller Coaster (4.4/5)
- Trial & Error (4.3/5)
- Extra Credit (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Mountain Shadows?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Mountain Shadows are:
- June (257 activities)
- May (191 activities)
- July (160 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Mountain Shadows?
Check the Mountain Shadows trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Mountain Shadows?
The longest trail in Mountain Shadows is Golden Rotary Trail (town loop) at 6.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mountain Shadows?
The best hiking trails in Mountain Shadows are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mountain Shadows?
The best trail running trails in Mountain Shadows are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Mountain Shadows?
Mountain Shadows has a total of 21 trails. Of those, 19 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mountain Shadows to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mountain Shadows?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mountain Shadows is Reflection Lake with 523 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mountain Shadows?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mountain Shadows is Roller Coaster with 443 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mountain Shadows?
Mountain Shadows supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Observed Trials.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mountain Shadows?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mountain Shadows is Excavation with an average grade of 8.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Mountain Shadows?
The overall region status for Mountain Shadows is Clear / Green. Out of 20 trails:
- Clear / Green: 20
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Can I ride an ebike in Mountain Shadows?
Yes, Mountain Shadows supports e-bike riding. There are 20 trails in Mountain Shadows 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 Mountain Shadows?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Mountain Shadows are: View all mountain biking routes in Mountain Shadows.
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What type of bike is most common in Mountain Shadows?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Mountain Shadows are:
- AM (29 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
- RD (2 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mountain Shadows?
The most popular Strava segments in Mountain Shadows are:
- 7-up climb (2,441 athletes)
- T&E to Magic Dragon (2,071 athletes)
- 2020 Golden 24 CD Rockabout Climb (1,827 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mountain Shadows?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mountain Shadows are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mountain Shadows?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mountain Shadows are:
- Bush Party (3.5/5)
- Golden Rotary Trail (town loop) (0/5)
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