3.6 miles
Distance
594 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:34:21
Avg time

2% Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moonrakers
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #105374 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

The 2% trail provides an easy route for accessing the Moonrakers via Sternwheeler. Grind up the first half kilometre of Sternwheeler, then turn right onto the gentle 2% trail and follow easy singletrack to Sander Lake. From Sander lake you have several options.

The name 2% comes from this trail’s history as an old railway bed dating back to Golden’s logging past. The southern 1.5km of 2% is singletrack leading to Sander Lake. From Sander Lake the 2% trail continues, but changes to gravel road for 5.4km leading to Cedar Lake Trailhead. The road is impassable by car due to a locked gate.

Access Info

Access from either the Moonraker trailhead, or the Gudjonson trailhead via Sternwheeler trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for 2% mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    552 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,771 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,332 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,771 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,323 ft
  • Grade
    2.9%
  • Grade max
    -8.8%
  • Grade min
    27.2%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    1,434 ft
  • Distance flat
    889 ft
  • Avg time
    00:34:21
  • Avg reverse time
    00:21:45
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on May 3, 2022
Dry
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      2% Trail Reports

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      May 3, 2022 @ 5:29pm
      May 3, 2022
      		 reporter Clear from Sternwheeler to Sander lake
      Mar 30, 2022 @ 4:39pm
      Mar 30, 2022
      		 reporter Just a reminder that the trails are still not ready to ride. Luckily the alpine, xc, and backcountry skiing and snowmobiling are still excellent....
      Jul 30, 2021 @ 11:05am
      Jul 30, 2021
      Jun 22, 2021 @ 11:05am
      Jun 22, 2021
      Jun 1, 2021 @ 11:35am
      Jun 1, 2021
      		 Telus is currently constructing a cell tower but the crew is happy to see and help you through.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      6 Months
      • 34 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
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      • 326 rides
      • Last: Sep 6, 2022

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      Jun 16, 2019 @ 8:23am
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      • + 0
      LizsageBc (Jul 14, 2022 at 14:18)
      J grrrrr
      [Reply]
      • - 1
      atfarley (Jul 10, 2017 at 14:00)
      Just a road
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      4:34 | 470 | Jul 19, 2011 , Golden
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