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3,248 ft
Distance
-316 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-318 ft
Altitude change
4,181 ft
Altitude min
4,498 ft
Altitude max
4,498 ft
Altitude start
4,180 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
2,881 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Pilgrim (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Red Mountain Resort Bike Park
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73862 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #892 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,630 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #97 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    June- Sept
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner

Machine built Technical and flowy mix. Its been revamped with Berms. Generally holding the original line, halfway down it joins into Columbia Ave for a few hundred meters A short up hill on Lower Corkys Rd leads you to Pilgrim again near the Resort water storage Tank. Close to the base it rejoins with Columbia Avenue

Access Info

Grab a Bike Park pass and head up to the Top of Silverload Head North Slightly and down off the road into Pilgrim

Bike Park

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  • 150 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,102 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Pilgrim (upper) Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2026 @ 2:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 1, 2026
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Jun 20, 2026 @ 9:56am (America/Creston)
Jun 20, 2026
Trail clear and running well.
May 26, 2026 @ 1:57pm (America/Vancouver)
May 26, 2026
reporter While we work on getting the Bike Park ready we appreciate your respecting the trails are closed for access. We have machinery and vehicles...
Aug 29, 2025 @ 11:16am
Aug 29, 2025
Jun 21, 2025 @ 6:54am
Jun 21, 2025
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on Oct 1, 2026
Avg: 4.18 (11 votes)
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      Directions to pilgrim-upper trailhead (49.107450, -117.834720)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pilgrim (upper) located?
      Pilgrim (upper) is located in Red Mountain Resort Bike Park, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Red Mountain Resort Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.10745, -117.83472.
      ▼ How hard is Pilgrim (upper)?
      Pilgrim (upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pilgrim (upper)?
      The trail has 316 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,181 ft to 4,498 ft.
      ▼ Is Pilgrim (upper) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Pilgrim (upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pilgrim (upper)?
      Pilgrim (upper) is 3,248 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pilgrim (upper)?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pilgrim (upper). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pilgrim (upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pilgrim (upper) are:
      • July (153 activities)
      • August (144 activities)
      • September (98 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pilgrim (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pilgrim (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pilgrim (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Pilgrim (upper). The trail is 3,248 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pilgrim (upper)?
      Pilgrim (upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,828 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,988 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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