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3.1 miles
Distance
656 ft
Climb
-403 ft
Descent
00:41:39
Avg time
253 ft
Altitude change
3,697 ft
Altitude min
4,063 ft
Altitude max
3,786 ft
Altitude start
4,039 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
33.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
968 ft
Distance flat
00:41:39
Avg time
Colonel Angus Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMalde Creek
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureHigh Risk
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Rock Face
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LightingNo
Colonel is a new XC trail that climbs from the top of the final descent on SMD and connects to the top of Tamarac. It rides well both ways as either a climb back to the top of Malde or an alternative, fun XC to ride Death to the bottom of King George Park. Entirely volunteer built, Colonel is now officially part of the KCTS trail network.
Access Info
A the top of Tamarack, go right up the old double track for ~100m. Just after the crest of the hill, the start of the north end of the trail turns sharply to the left. To access from SMD, ride Super, Mega and the climb of Death to the highpoint to the start of the main descent. The trail starts on your right.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- Last: Aug 15, 2026
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