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1,033 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
85 ft
Altitude change
2,762 ft
Altitude min
2,847 ft
Altitude max
2,762 ft
Altitude start
2,848 ft
Altitude end
8.2%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
666 ft
Distance climb
292 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
Avg time

Excavation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Shadows
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47721 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27084 in E-Biking
    • #55471 in Trail Running
    • #111586 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,359 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,803 in E-Biking
    • #3,034 in Trail Running
    • #6,001 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2016

A short access trail to Premature from Selkirk Slacker.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Excavation located?
      Excavation is located in Mountain Shadows, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Shadows trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.28768, -116.9384.
      ▼ How hard is Excavation?
      Excavation is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Excavation?
      Excavation has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,762 ft to 2,847 ft.
      ▼ Is Excavation a point to point trail?
      Excavation is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Excavation?
      Excavation is 1,033 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Excavation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Excavation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Excavation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Excavation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Excavation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Excavation. The trail is 1,033 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Excavation?
      Excavation is a very popular trail. There have been 2,852 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,304 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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