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2,152 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:00:38
Avg time
41 ft
Altitude change
3,326 ft
Altitude min
3,373 ft
Altitude max
3,326 ft
Altitude start
3,366 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
1,759 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:00:38
Avg time

Mining School Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Christo
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No

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Mining School Road is a 656 m popular family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Rossland British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 m green climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
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  • 54 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 505 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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        Directions to mining-school-road trailhead (49.083890, -117.786410)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mining School Road

        Where is Mining School Road located?
        Mining School Road is located in Monte Christo, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Monte Christo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.08389, -117.78641.
        What is the elevation gain for Mining School Road?
        Mining School Road has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,326 ft to 3,373 ft.
        How long is Mining School Road?
        Mining School Road is 2,152 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        Are dogs allowed on Mining School Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mining School Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Mining School Road?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mining School Road are:
        • July (80 activities)
        • April (76 activities)
        • May (52 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Mining School Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mining School Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Mining School Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Mining School Road. The trail is 2,152 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Mining School Road?
        Mining School Road is a very popular trail. There have been 4,230 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,445 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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