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5.6 miles
Distance
1,097 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:52:47
Avg time
1,086 ft
Altitude change
2,101 ft
Altitude min
3,187 ft
Altitude max
2,101 ft
Altitude start
3,186 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
57%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
892 ft
Distance down
1,171 ft
Distance flat
00:52:47
Avg time

Railgrade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Redstone
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Railgrade, Rail Grade
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102368 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65353 in E-Biking
    • #95022 in Trail Running
    • #271687 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Dirtbiking
    • Both Directions for ATVing/Offroading
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
    • Both Directions for Observed Trials
    • Both Directions for Snowmobiling
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April - Oct
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

Decommissioned rail line that connects Warfield to Rossland, and provides access to and from the Malde Creek trails.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 21 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 121 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Aug 30, 2026 @ 9:36am (America/Creston)
Aug 30, 2026
 All windfall removed and trail clear.
Aug 23, 2025 @ 12:13pm
Aug 23, 2025
May 1, 2025 @ 4:32pm
May 1, 2025
 Some wet muddy spots remain
Sep 26, 2024 @ 1:01pm
Sep 26, 2024
 small handsaw sizetree across trail
Aug 14, 2024 @ 2:36pm
Aug 14, 2024
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
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on Aug 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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        Directions to railgrade trailhead (49.090140, -117.754310)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Railgrade

        ▼ Where is Railgrade located?
        Railgrade is located in Redstone, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Redstone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09014, -117.75431.
        ▼ How hard is Railgrade?
        Railgrade is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Railgrade?
        Railgrade has 1,097 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,101 ft to 3,187 ft.
        ▼ Is Railgrade a point to point trail?
        Railgrade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Railgrade?
        Railgrade is 5.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Railgrade?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Railgrade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Railgrade?
        Railgrade is best visited during: April - Oct.
        ▼ How do I access Railgrade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Railgrade are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Railgrade?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to ride Railgrade. The trail is 5.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Railgrade?
        Railgrade is a moderately popular trail. There have been 670 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 671 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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