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1.0 mile
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-245 ft
Descent
00:08:37
Avg time
-132 ft
Altitude change
3,051 ft
Altitude min
3,271 ft
Altitude max
3,183 ft
Altitude start
3,051 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
1,398 ft
Distance climb
3,652 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:08:37
Avg time

Dam Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moonrakers
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117571 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88721 in E-Biking
    • #94948 in Trail Running
    • #109926 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2012

Access Dam Bypass off of Bear Claw and follow along singletrack to a cool bridge over a pond before climbing a few switchbacks. It finishes with a fast, cruise down to the Canyon Creek trail approximately 100m above the lower lookout and the south end of Moonraker trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17.2 km avg distance
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Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 23, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026 @ 7:56pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
 reporter The trail crew will open trails as they are assessed. Thanks.
Apr 22, 2025 @ 4:36pm
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Mar 12, 2025 @ 12:21pm
Mar 12, 2025
 reporter Even though it feels like the start of the riding season the trails are still not good to go. Even the sunny slopes have sections with snow and...
Apr 28, 2024 @ 5:38am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dam Bypass located?
      Dam Bypass is located in Moonrakers, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Moonrakers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.23968, -116.95407.
      ▼ How hard is Dam Bypass?
      Dam Bypass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dam Bypass?
      Dam Bypass has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 245 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,051 ft to 3,271 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dam Bypass?
      Dam Bypass is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dam Bypass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dam Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dam Bypass?
      Dam Bypass is best visited during: May-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Dam Bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dam Bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dam Bypass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Dam Bypass. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dam Bypass?
      Dam Bypass is a moderately popular trail. There have been 473 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 466 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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