more stats
4,852 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-510 ft
Descent
00:07:49
Avg time
-486 ft
Altitude change
2,879 ft
Altitude min
3,367 ft
Altitude max
3,367 ft
Altitude start
2,881 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-35.2%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
381 ft
Distance climb
4,173 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:07:49
Avg time

Cemetery (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Christo
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Cemetery
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55121 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39985 in E-Biking
    • #48522 in Trail Running
    • #72145 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • OSM Way
    #247727863

The Cemetery trail is one of the classic intermediate rides in the KCTS network and the perfect introduction into Kootenay-style riding. The delightful singletrack is fast and flowy, a little rooty and rocky, but mostly, smooth, swoopy, twisting, half-bermed stimulation, that will have you tingling in delight. The Cemetery trail is one of the original KCTS cross country trails, which has seen numerous changes over the years, but still contains an imperceptible trace of uphill pedaling and a narrow corridor to control speed. Today, its a lovely blend of x-country and all mountain riding, on a warm, southern aspect.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 308 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Cemetery (upper) Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2026 @ 5:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 31, 2026
 reporter Cleared.
Aug 23, 2026 @ 7:05pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 23, 2026
Tree down between Roger’s intersection and Happy Valley
Jun 1, 2026 @ 5:20pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter Trees cleared.
May 31, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
 reporter In addition to the tree reported above, 2 more trees down below the cemetery turnoff
May 31, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
 Large cottonwood down along the straightaway after junction with Rogers
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on Aug 31, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5:12 | 431 | May 21, 2021 , Rossland

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cemetery (upper) located?
      Cemetery (upper) is located in Monte Christo, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Monte Christo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.08404, -117.77777.
      ▼ How hard is Cemetery (upper)?
      Cemetery (upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cemetery (upper)?
      Cemetery (upper) has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 510 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,879 ft to 3,367 ft.
      ▼ Is Cemetery (upper) a point to point trail?
      Cemetery (upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cemetery (upper)?
      Cemetery (upper) is 4,852 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cemetery (upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cemetery (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cemetery (upper)?
      Cemetery (upper) is best visited during: April - Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Cemetery (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cemetery (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cemetery (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Cemetery (upper). The trail is 4,852 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cemetery (upper)?
      Cemetery (upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,545 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,606 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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