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4,281 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:07:56
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
3,045 ft
Altitude min
3,287 ft
Altitude max
3,184 ft
Altitude start
3,045 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
25.8%
Grade min
1,109 ft
Distance climb
3,094 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:07:56
Avg time

Moonraker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moonrakers
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81670 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43691 in E-Biking
    • #122260 in Trail Running
    • #142212 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,075 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,031 in E-Biking
    • #6,934 in Trail Running
    • #8,271 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

The Moonraker trail could arguable be one of the most flowy and smoothest sections of singletrack on the planet. Although a short 1.3km in length, it is worth every meter.

This trail is buried in the heart of the Moonraker trail network, so there are many options to get to the start of this trail. Moonraker Trail is best ridden north to south. Beware if you are climbing north on Moonraker as riders tend to be moving very fast on this trail heading south.

For best value getting to Moonraker, ride Arrowhead from north to south and then connect to Moonraker via upper Bear Claw. Also the Cedar Snag and Northstar trails make excellent choices for linking into Moonraker Trail using the same Bear Claw connector which is obvious on the map.

At the southern end of Moonraker you reach Canyon Creek lower lookout for a view and a short break.

Access Info

The preferred access is off the Bear Claw trail.

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 398 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Moonraker Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 19, 2026
Sep 6, 2026 @ 1:00pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 6, 2026
At least trees down over the trail. Otherwise a super fun trail!
Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 23, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026 @ 7:56pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 30, 2026
reporter The trail crew will open trails as they are assessed. Thanks.
Jul 23, 2025 @ 6:03pm
Jul 23, 2025
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Avg: 3.95 (16 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moonraker located?
      Moonraker is located in Moonrakers, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Moonrakers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.23972, -116.95345.
      ▼ How hard is Moonraker?
      Moonraker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moonraker?
      Moonraker has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,045 ft to 3,287 ft.
      ▼ How long is Moonraker?
      Moonraker is 4,281 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moonraker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Moonraker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Moonraker?
      Moonraker is best visited during: May-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Moonraker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moonraker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Moonraker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Moonraker. The trail is 4,281 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Moonraker?
      Moonraker is a very popular trail. There have been 1,650 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,665 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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