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1.6 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-1,193 ft
Descent
00:16:01
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
00:16:01
Avg time

Redhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Red Mountain Community Trails
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #103741 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90763 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Life Threatening
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, 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

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  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 328 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Aug 6, 2026 @ 5:24am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 6, 2026
 reporter Cleared.
Aug 4, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 4, 2026
 One tree down on the lowest section, near the skinny. Too big for a Silky, needs a chainsaw.
Jul 28, 2026 @ 1:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 28, 2026
 great condition - little dust rode fast - watch for berry pickers
Jul 16, 2026 @ 4:12pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
 reporter Brushed.
Jul 13, 2026 @ 8:37pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 13, 2026
 Running nice
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Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (20 votes)
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        Directions to redhead trailhead (49.091680, -117.819090)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Redhead

        ▼ Where is Redhead located?
        Redhead 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 49.09168, -117.81909.
        ▼ How hard is Redhead?
        Redhead is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Redhead?
        Redhead has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 364 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,173 m to 1,536 m.
        ▼ Is Redhead a point to point trail?
        Yes, Redhead is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Redhead?
        Redhead is 2.5 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Redhead?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Redhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Redhead?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Redhead are:
        • July (51 activities)
        • June (37 activities)
        • September (35 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Redhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Redhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Redhead?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Redhead. The trail is 2.5 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Redhead?
        Redhead is a very popular trail. There have been 2,178 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,170 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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