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1.6 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-1,193 ft
Descent
00:14:37
Avg time
-1,189 ft
Altitude change
3,849 ft
Altitude min
5,038 ft
Altitude max
5,038 ft
Altitude start
3,848 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade
-55.2%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:14:37
Avg time
Redhead Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaRed Mountain Community Trails
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
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Provincial Ranking
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Trail ExposureLife Threatening
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
Redhead starts at Poochies cabin and is a local's favorite descent all the way to the bottom of Red Mountain. The trail can be thought of in three sections. Upper Redhead features beautiful views and exposed, technical switchbacks along with some rocky sections which are sure to keep your heart pumping after your Redtop ascent. Middle Redhead is a smooth pumpy rollercoaster winding down through the lower area of 'Poochies trees.' Lower Redhead gets a little steeper and rockier as you drop into the trees. Expect old school roots and rocks peppering a steeper descent. Lower Redhead is a steeper, gnarlier alternative to descending lower Redtop. This trail is for downhill traffic only and is NOT recommended for hiking.
Access Info
From Red Resort, ride up Redtop Lower and Redtop Upper to access the trailhead which is just past Poochies Cabin.
From Rossland, ride up Larry's to Miners to Redtop Upper to access and can add Blue Elephant at the end of the ride to make a loop
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 86 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 357 rides
- Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Directions to redhead trailhead
(49.091680, -117.819090)
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Apr 4, 2020 , Rossland
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3 Reviews & Comments
ogmtbvids
Beautiful views on this trail you won’t be able to look at unless you stop. The top has some tight steep switchbacks, one having an off camber wood feature you must ride on, unless you walk. Mid section has some gnarly rock features with multiple lines in, on or around the rocks. If exposure isn’t a problem and you love rocks with options this trail will fill your plate.
gregorkennedy
Super sick single track, well worth the pedal!!
bendtrails
Really nice rock work and exposure on this trail. Was super impressed with the large armored switchback part way down.
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