This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
-1,391 ft
Descent
00:10:52
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
00:10:52
Avg time

Dreadhead Details

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

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

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 53 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Dreadhead Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 8:53am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 8, 2026
reporter Trail is closed. Unmaintained, enters Reds Bike park. Where you must have a Bike park pass at Red Riding Hood (Formerly Boneyard). Red Trail...
Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:16am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 1, 2026
reporter
Sep 1, 2026 @ 6:25am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 1, 2026
reporter
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.
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on Sep 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.42 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dreadhead trailhead (49.091600, -117.821240)

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      1 Review & Comments

      plumberso plumberso
      I don't know why this is closed. I was on top of Red and went to see if it was still there and it was all good.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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?
      Dreadhead is best visited during: June - Oct.
      ▼ 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 11 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 528 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 561 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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