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1.3 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-128 ft
Descent
00:13:52
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
2,991 ft
Altitude min
3,075 ft
Altitude max
3,015 ft
Altitude start
3,035 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
2,936 ft
Distance climb
3,320 ft
Distance down
866 ft
Distance flat
00:13:52
Avg time

Klahowya Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moonrakers
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126646 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105744 in E-Biking
    • #132230 in Trail Running
    • #338923 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,567 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,233 in E-Biking
    • #7,557 in Trail Running
    • #13,830 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Klahowya is a main artery between the canyon and the Sander Lake. It offers riders a fast pedal through forested terrain. Expect rooted and loamy soil along a winding trail. The loamy soils will be muddier on wet days - on these days you could use Wapiti Ridge (which also travels between the canyon and Sander Lake) for somewhat drier terrain.

As of fall 2016, Klahowya now runs all the way to Sander Lake from the canyon. What used to be the west side of Ptarmigan Trot has been incorporated into Klahowya as part of a naming re-configuration by GCC in an attempt to ease navigation for new users.

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BridgesLoamyRooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Klahowya located?
      Klahowya is located in Moonrakers, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Moonrakers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.24711, -116.95155.
      ▼ How hard is Klahowya?
      Klahowya is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Klahowya?
      Klahowya has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,991 ft to 3,075 ft.
      ▼ Is Klahowya a point to point trail?
      Klahowya is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Klahowya?
      Klahowya is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Klahowya?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Klahowya. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Klahowya?
      Klahowya is best visited during: May-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Klahowya? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Klahowya are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Klahowya?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Klahowya. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Klahowya?
      Klahowya is a moderately popular trail. There have been 568 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 583 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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