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1.0 mile
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-830 ft
Descent
00:14:18
Avg time
-753 ft
Altitude change
3,312 ft
Altitude min
4,072 ft
Altitude max
4,065 ft
Altitude start
3,310 ft
Altitude end
-13.7%
Grade
-47.1%
Grade max
44.7%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance climb
4,557 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:14:18
Avg time

5K Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount 7
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40065 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32732 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Drop, Jump

5K is a classic section of trail on the lower part of the main Mount 7 descent trail.

The 5K trail starts out with a short, challenging, rooty climb to the main trail. Mere mortals will give up and walk this section, how about you? When you reach the main trail, stay right and start descending. There are a couple of small punchy uphills, then the fast flow starts. The trail descends along a ridge that opens up at times with views of the valley, though you’ll probably have your eyes glued to the trail. Rooty, rocky sections of trail and corners continue on for sometime, then a section of the trail known as “Wet Dream” comes up fast. This section has a few variations that end up in the same place. The easiest and less committing option is to take the first left, which is also called the 5K Alternate, #71 on the paper map. If not taking 5K Alternate to the left, then the main line is straight ahead, and it also has a few variations to descend through a steep technical section of terrain. There are a couple of larger drops in the vicinity that are worth scouting.

After getting through the aforementioned section the trail starts descending towards the 3K/True Value entrance.

Access Info

From Reflection Lake Trailhead, one can bike or shuttle to the 5K entrance along the Bowle-Evans Road. Alternatively, one can pedal up using Schacher trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 25.4 km average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 12.3 km avg distance
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  • 378 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Creston)
Jun 29, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026 @ 6:31pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 27, 2026
 reporter Wet area at the start.
Mar 30, 2026 @ 8:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
 reporter The trail crew will open trails as they are assessed. Thanks.
Aug 30, 2025 @ 1:36pm
Aug 30, 2025
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Aug 30, 2025 @ 1:35pm
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Avg: 4.35 (31 votes)
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        Directions to 5k-3461 trailhead (51.278770, -116.911540)
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        10:54 | 408 | Oct 16, 2021 , Golden

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 5K

        ▼ Where is 5K located?
        5K is located in Mount 7, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount 7 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.27877, -116.91154.
        ▼ How hard is 5K?
        5K is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 5K?
        5K has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 830 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,312 ft to 4,072 ft.
        ▼ Is 5K a point to point trail?
        Yes, 5K is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is 5K?
        5K is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 5K?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on 5K. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 5K?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 5K are:
        • July (136 activities)
        • June (25 activities)
        • August (22 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access 5K? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 5K are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 5K?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride 5K. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 5K?
        5K is a very popular trail. There have been 2,375 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,338 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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