more stats
4.3 miles
Distance
1,125 ft
Climb
-1,123 ft
Descent
01:03:42
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
1,353 ft
Altitude max
430 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-117.4%
Grade max
56.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,896 ft
Distance flat
01:03:42
Avg time

Flathead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Terrace Mountain
    Terrace, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Flathead 8
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57173 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43819 in E-Biking
    • #58993 in Trail Running
    • #80398 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,771 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,051 in E-Biking
    • #3,274 in Trail Running
    • #4,187 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Whenever it is snow free.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Recreation Sites and Trails

Technical XC climb for @5 kms. Trail travels through a range of terrain leading to rewarding views and several trail junctions. @3 kms. of black diamond descending completes the loop.

Tags
DropsRock slabsViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 177 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Flathead Trail Reports

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May 27, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/Vancouver)
May 27, 2026
Apr 12, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 12, 2026
reporter Most of Flathead has dried out. Some wet/muddy spots on the back side between T2 and the lookout. Please give it a few more days to dry out :) no...
Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 4, 2026
reporter Ice and snow back section after T2. Snow free and rideable from Johnstone to T2, no spring cleaning has been done yet, ride safe, have fun :)
Mar 5, 2026 @ 6:14pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 5, 2026
reporter Mix of mud and ice in many sections. Please avoid the section of trail from Johnson trailhead to the hub trails, it is significantly muddy....
Apr 24, 2025 @ 7:27am
Apr 24, 2025
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on May 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.05 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to flathead trailhead (54.520160, -128.573510)

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      4:18 | 620 | Jun 28, 2014 , Terrace
      Terrace Mountain - Part 2
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      2:13 | 332 | Jun 28, 2014 , Terrace

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      chubby5000 chubby5000
      Such a pretty climb. Rode there in mid June and it was silky smooth climbing the entire way up. Kinda Smile In between the punchy rocky climbing bits. The down was fun too with lots of beautiful slabs and a swoopy slab that was like the grandchild of the swoopy slab on Goranga in Squamish. Pretty trail.
      evangelineleclair
      This trail has everything - slow speed balance moves, roots, rocks, and slabs.
      This trail will leave you mentally exhausted.
      It is a fantastic challenge.
      If you can ride this trail without putting a foot down, you're amazing!!!
      It is a must ride while on Terrace.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flathead located?
      Flathead is located in Terrace Mountain, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Terrace Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.52016, -128.57351.
      ▼ How hard is Flathead?
      Flathead is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flathead?
      Flathead has 1,125 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 430 ft to 1,353 ft.
      ▼ How long is Flathead?
      Flathead is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flathead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flathead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flathead?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flathead are:
      • April (6 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Flathead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flathead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flathead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 4 minutes to ride Flathead. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flathead?
      Flathead is a very popular trail. There have been 1,602 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,189 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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