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5,266 ft
Distance
461 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:19:17
Avg time
435 ft
Altitude change
4,105 ft
Altitude min
4,548 ft
Altitude max
4,113 ft
Altitude start
4,547 ft
Altitude end
8.3%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
37%
Grade min
4,757 ft
Distance climb
279 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:19:17
Avg time

COG Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Neptune Creek
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17129 in E-Biking
    • #75287 in Trail Running
    • #65912 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    June - Oct
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • OSM Way
    #247724428

A single-track climb back to Larch Ridge trail or a way to get to Gibbards to ride back to Rossland. The lower section connecting Neptune Creek FSR to Gibbards is more narrow and technically challenging which gives way to the newer upper section connecting Gibbards to the parking lot which is machine built, wider and lower grade. This climb trail has revolutionized the Large Ridge riding and provides a full single track loop including Larch Ridge and Monticola .... enjoy

Access Info

Climb starts at the bottom of Monticola - Ends on Lower Mxilp Xewilh - Turn Right and ride up Lower Mxilp Xewilh to the parking lot

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 123 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 681 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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COG Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 5, 2026
 Clear, riding great.
May 16, 2026 @ 8:10am (America/Vancouver)
May 16, 2026
Crew of 4 got COG fully cleared yesterday, just needs a good rake.
May 10, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Vancouver)
May 10, 2026
 Did a recon lap of Larch to BS, Monticola and COG. Significant blowdown on all. Volunteers will be working on clearing what we can over the next...
Sep 12, 2025 @ 5:09pm (America/Creston)
Sep 12, 2025
Jun 3, 2025 @ 7:54am
Jun 3, 2025
 reporter Cleared.
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on Jul 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      61
      Larch Ridge - Monticola Loop
      ★ 4.7 • 5 miles • 1,054 ft • 8 • Loop •
      begins the loop, starting from Highway 3B, 12 km north of Rossland. The first 2.4 km, is great x-country...
      54
      Larch Monticolo COG loop
      5 miles • 1,044 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Perhaps Rossland's best introduction to the riding to expect here. Only a blue level of difficulty, but...
      221
      Monticola to SMD
      36 miles • 6,268 ft • 58 • Shuttled •
      Combo of the best climbs and descents in the areas.
      4.3 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 46%
      3 ★ 15%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      4 Reviews & Comments

      LesLivesOutside LesLivesOutside
      Short but well built. Very fun to take coming off the ridge back to town.
      superbuburuz superbuburuz
      A marvellous climb trail that is fun. The builders did a fantastic job on this trail with good drainage and sustainability
      CSharp
      Too short but hoping it'll be extended to get back to the parking area where Larch Ridge starts. Going up Gibbard's is just aweful!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is COG located?
      COG is located in Neptune Creek, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Neptune Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.14808, -117.83902.
      ▼ How hard is COG?
      COG is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for COG?
      COG has 461 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,105 ft to 4,548 ft.
      ▼ How long is COG?
      COG is 5,266 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on COG?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on COG. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride COG?
      COG is best visited during: June - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access COG? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to COG are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride COG?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride COG. The trail is 5,266 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is COG?
      COG is a very popular trail. There have been 3,345 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,566 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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