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1,473 ft
Distance
-39 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
4,401 ft
Altitude min
4,440 ft
Altitude max
4,440 ft
Altitude start
4,403 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
-0.2%
Grade min
1,473 ft
Distance down
00:05:17
Avg time
Redhead Access Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRed Mountain Community Trails
Rossland, British Columbia -
AKARed Head Access
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune - Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2014
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
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 4 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 251 rides
- Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Directions to redhead-access trailhead
(49.089960, -117.814280)
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Nearby Trails
- Redtop (upper) 653 ft
- Claim Staker 722 ft
- Dale's Trail 1,437 ft
- Camozzi 1,850 ft
- Redhead 2,106 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Redhead Access
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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 49.08996, -117.81428.
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How hard is Redhead Access?
Redhead Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Redhead Access?
The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,401 ft to 4,440 ft.
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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.
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