Mountain Bike

8.6 miles

Distance

1,683 ft

Climb

-1,683 ft

Descent

3,481 ft

High Point

*Elevation data may be highly variable by device or mapping platform, as different software may use various data sources and calculation methods. Our total elevation gain for the route is a middle estimate based on readings from multiple devices.

The Golden Two Four course is approx. 15km per lap, with roughly 500m of climbing per lap. The trails are primarily blue (intermediate) singletrack, with some double track sprinkled in to allow for passing. The trickiest part of the loop is the 2km “Rock About” section on the south end, which is rated difficult. The course will feature a unique over-under structure where Selkirk Slacker crosses over Snake Hill. The course rolls along the lower flanks of Mount Seven, just southeast of town.

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Detailed Description

Golden Rush: 12 Hour and 8 Hour MTB Race is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate race route located near Golden British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,683 ft with a max elevation of 3,481 ft then descends -1,683 ft.

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Trails in Route

	7 Up				1,762 ft
	Excavation				676 ft
	Kobe's				5,266 ft
	Trial & Error				2,736 ft
	Magic Dragon				2,477 ft
	Huff & Puff				2,113 ft
	Snake Hill/Tail Gate				1,703 ft
	Rodeo Drive				1,522 ft
	Connector				650 ft

Details

Race Course
Riding area

Mountain Shadows
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

242

More Stats for Golden Rush: 12 Hour and 8 Hour MTB Race mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 16 min
Altitude min

2,609 ft
Altitude start

2,789 ft
Altitude end

2,789 ft
Grade max

-44.3%
Grade min

39%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

3,802 ft

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	7 Up	Sep 16, 2024 @ 2:25pm Sep 16, 2024
	Rodeo Drive	Sep 1, 2024 @ 10:41am Sep 1, 2024
	Connector	Sep 1, 2024 @ 10:41am Sep 1, 2024
	Kobe's	Jun 14, 2024 @ 7:06am Jun 14, 2024
	Trial & Error	Jun 14, 2024 @ 7:06am Jun 14, 2024