more stats
1,604 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
4,391 ft
Altitude min
4,449 ft
Altitude max
4,438 ft
Altitude start
4,409 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
509 ft
Distance climb
820 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
Avg time

Redhead Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Red Mountain Community Trails
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52795 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20484 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,608 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,335 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    June - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2014

Original entrance to Redhead which can be used to access the middle Redhead section of trail. This is a great option for those who prefer to forego Redhead's rocky and exposed upper section as this starts at the beginning of the middle roller coaster section.

Access Info

Climb Lower Redtop OR Miners trail - Turn left onto upper redtop and climb a short section of road - The Redhead Access trailhead is on your right

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 92 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 319 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.06 (8 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Redhead Access located?
      Redhead Access is located in Red Mountain Community Trails, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Red Mountain Community Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.08999, -117.81421.
      ▼ How hard is Redhead Access?
      Redhead Access is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Redhead Access?
      Redhead Access has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,391 ft to 4,449 ft.
      ▼ Is Redhead Access a point to point trail?
      Yes, Redhead Access is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Redhead Access?
      Redhead Access is 1,604 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Redhead Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Redhead Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Redhead Access?
      Redhead Access is best visited during: June - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Redhead Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Redhead Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Redhead Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Redhead Access. The trail is 1,604 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Redhead Access?
      Redhead Access is a very popular trail. There have been 3,156 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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