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1,617 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
00:03:32
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
3,720 ft
Altitude min
3,741 ft
Altitude max
3,720 ft
Altitude start
3,740 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-3.6%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
1,086 ft
Distance climb
217 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:03:32
Avg time
Drifter Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRed Mountain Community Trails
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonMay - Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2014
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OSM Way
The first trail in Rossland built by the "Church of Dirt" volunteer trail maintenance group, Drifter is a very easy trail that retains a true "singletrack" feel. Can be ridden as a loop with Moe's, or used to as an access trail to or from Redtop. An instant classic for the push-bike crowd, and the perfect intro to trail riding. The riding time statistics are skewed due to it's close proximity to Centennial Trail.
Access Info
Accessed via Lower Centennial Trail, from either the North or South.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 44 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 497 rides
- Last: May 3, 2026
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Directions to drifter trailhead
(49.093790, -117.804530)
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Nearby Trails
- Drifter North 3 ft
- Drifter South 709 ft
- Eddie J West 709 ft
- Eddie J (lower) 709 ft
- Moe's 804 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drifter
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Where is Drifter located?
Drifter is located in Red Mountain, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Red Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09379, -117.80453.
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How hard is Drifter?
Drifter is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Drifter?
Drifter has 19 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,720 ft to 3,741 ft.
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How long is Drifter?
Drifter is 1,617 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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