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4.6 miles
Distance
788 ft
Climb
-1,569 ft
Descent
00:36:56
Avg time
-781 ft
Altitude change
2,735 ft
Altitude min
3,529 ft
Altitude max
3,516 ft
Altitude start
2,735 ft
Altitude end
-3.249%
Grade
-101.849%
Grade max
42.369%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
806 ft
Distance flat
00:36:56
Avg time

K & S Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    New Denver
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95113 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108617 in Trail Running
    • #130942 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,841 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,203 in Trail Running
    • #7,302 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

This trail follows the path of the historic K&S Railroad. It can be ridden from the Three Forks end (steep climb) or the preferred Sandon trailhead at the replica railroad station. From Sandon, the first couple of kilometers are very easy family friendly. The trail gets interesting as you cross the bridge at Payne Creek where it turns from a green rating to blue. The trail becomes rolling as you ride in and out of creek crossings and traverse tailings slopes. There are historical markers and mountain views along the way. The trail finishes with a fast 2 km descent to Three Forks.

Tags
BridgesCreek crossingFamily friendlyViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 33 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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K & S Trail Reports

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May 16, 2025 @ 8:45am
May 16, 2025
 After a busy volunteer afternoon, the damaged trail around Payne Creek has been repaired, widened and is good to go! Please enjoy your ride or...
May 11, 2025 @ 7:33pm
May 11, 2025
The K&S trail has been cleared of blowdown EXCEPT for one tree just past Payne Creek which is still in place and has damaged the trail. A...
Jul 25, 2022 @ 9:45pm
Jul 25, 2022
 Trail was in sweet condition!
Jul 12, 2022 @ 2:09pm
Jul 12, 2022
 Trail in good dry condition, no issues
Jun 22, 2022 @ 3:26pm
Jun 22, 2022
 The K&S is looking great! Lots of volunteer time over the last week, raking and snipping and getting her in shape. Some sections have been...
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on May 16, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.4 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★ 17%

      5 Reviews & Comments

      tandemcompound
      can I ride EAST of Payne bluff on the K n S grade to Bear Lake? Can you pass the down bridge at McGuigan?
      tandemcompound
      can i ride EAST from Payne bluff to Bear Lake via the old K n S grade. Is the bridge washout a hazard at McGuigan?
      123456mj
      O my ...what a fun trail ...first part kind of lame but second part is the best...all dowm nice turns....
      Kids loved it

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is K & S located?
      K & S is located in New Denver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the New Denver trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.97571, -117.22503.
      ▼ How hard is K & S?
      K & S is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.249%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for K & S?
      K & S has 788 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,569 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,735 ft to 3,529 ft.
      ▼ Is K & S a point to point trail?
      K & S is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is K & S?
      K & S is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on K & S?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on K & S. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride K & S?
      K & S is best visited during: May - November.
      ▼ How do I access K & S? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to K & S are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride K & S?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride K & S. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is K & S?
      K & S is a very popular trail. There have been 182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 188 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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