4.5 miles
Distance
695 ft
Climb
-725 ft
Descent
3,455 ft
High Point
-30 ft
Altitude change
2,816 ft
Altitude min
3,416 ft
Altitude start
3,386 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-29%
Grade max
31.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,070 ft
Distance flat

The Cemetery loop is a classic short ride. Great for late evenings and early season. There is a variety of ways to loop this trail, and this loop highlights Upper Cemetery, Lower Cemetery, with access to/from via Rossland's residential roads.

Detailed Description
Cemetery Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Rossland British Columbia. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 695 ft with a max elevation of 3,455 ft then descends -725 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    50 min 57 sec
  • Altitude change
    -30 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,816 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,416 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,386 ft
  • Climb
    695 ft
  • Descent
    -725 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -29%
  • Grade min
    31.6%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,070 ft

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Cemetery (lower)
    Jun 16, 2026 @ 4:40pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 16, 2026
    		Cleared. reporter
    Cemetery (upper)
    Jun 1, 2026 @ 5:20pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 1, 2026
    		Trees cleared. reporter
    Wagon Road (lower)
    Mar 28, 2026 @ 4:48pm (America/Vancouver)
    Mar 28, 2026
    		just 20ft of water..and it's off to the side :) crazy for march
    Mining School Road
    Apr 17, 2025 @ 5:42pm
    Apr 17, 2025
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