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1.8 miles
Distance
420 ft
Climb
-220 ft
Descent
00:18:57
Avg time
198 ft
Altitude change
3,776 ft
Altitude min
4,043 ft
Altitude max
3,793 ft
Altitude start
3,993 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
5,272 ft
Distance climb
3,566 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:18:57
Avg time
Birch Main FSR Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMalde Creek
Rossland, British Columbia -
AKABirch Main
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 55 in Gravel Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill Primary[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Uphill Primary for E-Biking
- Uphill Primary for Trail Running
- Uphill Primary for Hiking
- Uphill Primary for Horseback
- Uphill Primary for Adaptive Biking
- Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune - Oct
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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LightingNo
FSR connecting Malde Creek FSR to Whiskey, Cherry Poppins, and Crown Royal.
Access Info
About 500m up from the end of the pavement on Malde Creek FSR. Gated.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 41 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 201 rides
- Last: Oct 31, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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