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4,327 ft
Distance
448 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:13:18
Avg time
305 ft
Altitude change
3,051 ft
Altitude min
3,358 ft
Altitude max
3,053 ft
Altitude start
3,360 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
38.3%
Grade min
2,592 ft
Distance climb
1,293 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:13:18
Avg time
Cliff Side Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaMountain Shadows
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#70042 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #26671 in E-Biking
- #68173 in Trail Running
- #342373 in Hiking
- #1567 in Observed Trials
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Provincial Ranking#3,417 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #1,769 in E-Biking
- #3,870 in Trail Running
- #13,959 in Hiking
- #649 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Found at the upper end of the Mtn Shadows Trail system, Cliffside offers some technical riding, some whoops, and a full view of the Columbia Valley. Although rated a black diamond, there are only a few challenging techy bits and one whoops. This is a shared-use trail; watch for trials riders.
The trail rides well in either direction. It is fairly well signed, but due to the number of trials bike trails in the area, it can be a little confusing (particularly in the north to south direction). When riding north to south, try to keep high and not take any branches dropping down to the right. If you do this properly then you should reach the junction with Magic Dragon. The trail requires a little more endurance when ridden north to south.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 18 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 240 rides
- Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Directions to cliff-side trailhead
(51.284970, -116.933250)
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Routes with this trail
25 miles • 3,063 ft • 6 • Loop •
Enjoy this superloop, Golden style!
★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 1,016 ft • 12 •
9 km loop to get to Cliff Side in the Mountain Shadows area.
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