This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1.0 mile
Distance
-1,391 ft
Descent
00:11:18
Avg time
-1,391 ft
Altitude change
3,810 ft
Altitude min
5,201 ft
Altitude max
5,201 ft
Altitude start
3,809 ft
Altitude end
-25.4%
Grade
-76.5%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:11:18
Avg time

Dreadhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Red Mountain Resort Bike Park
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    June - Oct
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Face
  • OSM Way
    #298331144

Really steep, loose and sketchy DH race course. Some big moves, wide open straightaways, and tight corners.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 33 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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May 28, 2025 @ 1:26pm
May 28, 2025
Trail is closed. Unmaintained, enters Reds Bike park. Where you must have a Bike park pass at Red Riding Hood (Formerly Boneyard). Red Trail...
Aug 26, 2023 @ 10:14am
Aug 26, 2023
 Sections of the trail that cut across the ski run are very overgrown. Rideable, but your bars will be bushwhacking some shrubs.
Jul 14, 2023 @ 11:00pm
Jul 14, 2023
Jun 2, 2023 @ 12:33am
Jun 2, 2023
 Good to go but the ski run sections are getting a little bushy.
Jun 27, 2022 @ 8:42am
Jun 27, 2022
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        Directions to dreadhead trailhead (49.091600, -117.821240)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dreadhead

        ▼ Where is Dreadhead located?
        Dreadhead is located in Red Mountain Resort Bike Park, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Red Mountain Resort Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.0916, -117.82124.
        ▼ How hard is Dreadhead?
        Dreadhead is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 25.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dreadhead?
        The trail has 1,391 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,810 ft to 5,201 ft.
        ▼ How long is Dreadhead?
        Dreadhead is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dreadhead?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dreadhead. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dreadhead?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dreadhead are:
        • June (12 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Dreadhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dreadhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dreadhead?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Dreadhead. 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 Dreadhead?
        Dreadhead is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 479 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 480 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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