more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-1,290 ft
Descent
00:09:53
Avg time
-1,258 ft
Altitude change
4,297 ft
Altitude min
5,555 ft
Altitude max
5,555 ft
Altitude start
4,298 ft
Altitude end
-21.2%
Grade
-80.2%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
5,154 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:09:53
Avg time

Pioneer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kicking Horse Bike Park
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98935 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114030 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,069 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,518 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner

Kicking Horse’s classic old-school, steep single-track with rock slabs and roots.

Tags
Rock slabsRooty

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32 miles avg distance
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  • 120 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on Sep 29, 2026
Avg: 4.61 (13 votes)
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      Directions to pioneer trailhead (51.291440, -117.066890)

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      4.9 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      kyleluvsdh kyleluvsdh
      It was my first time riding Kicking Horse yesterday. I have to say this is an Epic track!
      Kicking Horse needs more trails like this top to bottom Big Grin . Less flow, more tech.
      You'll save money building, and more people will come spend money to ride. There's plenty of flow on the mountain, and that's well and good. But having to take a bunch of flow to get to tech trails doesn't make a lot of sense. Especially with the incredible alpine and sub-alpine terrain the resort has to offer. Use more of that raw, natural terrain. It's just begging to be utilized! It might surprise you how many people really want it.
      PS. I have to say, your sister resort(s) in Fernie is my favourite bike park in BC and Mont-Sainte-Anne is my favourite bike park of all time for this reason. It's raw and natural with lots of line choice. That's really hard to beat. Keep up the good work! Big Grin \m/
      CakeEater94
      Very hammered out since racing was held on it, but it adds to the appeal in my opinion. Lots of roots, tire killing rocks, and little G out holes in the brake lines. Stay on your toes and you can ride it blind. It's a blast.
      Deinarson Deinarson
      Yeeeehaw! Note the confusing signage at the top. I thought I was dropping into "Super Berm" - I came in extra hot and after screaming down a few steep slabs, I realized this was not the trail I thought I was on and needed to buckle up for a whole different kind of ride. If you go into this expecting a DH world cup style expert single track, you're going to have a great time! If your are expecting a smooth, bermy blue run, you're gonna have a bad time!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pioneer located?
      Pioneer is located in Kicking Horse Bike Park, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kicking Horse Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.29144, -117.06689.
      ▼ How hard is Pioneer?
      Pioneer is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pioneer?
      Pioneer has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,290 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,297 ft to 5,555 ft.
      ▼ Is Pioneer a point to point trail?
      Yes, Pioneer is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pioneer?
      Pioneer is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pioneer?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pioneer. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pioneer?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pioneer are:
      • September (19 activities)
      • July (13 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pioneer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pioneer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pioneer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Pioneer. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pioneer?
      Pioneer is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 824 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,890 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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