more stats
860 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
3,320 ft
Altitude min
3,329 ft
Altitude max
3,326 ft
Altitude start
3,330 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance climb
328 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:01:06
Avg time

Barking Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moonrakers
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103619 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66441 in E-Biking
    • #70968 in Trail Running
    • #110991 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,313 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,216 in E-Biking
    • #4,095 in Trail Running
    • #5,963 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2009

A short (0.6 km) singletrack conecting Arrowhead and Cedar Camp trails. Traverses the east shore of Cedar 2 Lake and, together with Arrowhead and Cedar Camp, makes for a great introduction to the Moonrakers. The loop is most easily ridden counter-clockwise. Named after the trail builder's dog Max.

Access Info

Clearly marked junctions on both Arrowhead and Cedar Camp. Both of those trails are accessed from the Moonraker trailhead located at the Cedar Lake Recreation Site.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Barking Dog Trail Reports

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Apr 30, 2026 @ 4:41pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 30, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026 @ 7:56pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
reporter The trail crew will open trails as they are assessed. Thanks.
Apr 27, 2025 @ 6:29pm
Apr 27, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:21pm
Mar 12, 2025
reporter Even though it feels like the start of the riding season the trails are still not good to go. Even the sunny slopes have sections with snow and...
Jun 7, 2024 @ 11:17am
Jun 7, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Barking Dog located?
      Barking Dog is located in Moonrakers, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Moonrakers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.25615, -116.97247.
      ▼ How hard is Barking Dog?
      Barking Dog is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Barking Dog?
      Barking Dog has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,320 ft to 3,329 ft.
      ▼ How long is Barking Dog?
      Barking Dog is 860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Barking Dog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Barking Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Barking Dog?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Barking Dog are:
      • June (27 activities)
      • July (23 activities)
      • May (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Barking Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barking Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Barking Dog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Barking Dog. The trail is 860 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Barking Dog?
      Barking Dog is a very popular trail. There have been 1,716 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,968 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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