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1.1 miles
Distance
523 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:19:19
Avg time
433 ft
Altitude change
2,620 ft
Altitude min
3,096 ft
Altitude max
2,620 ft
Altitude start
3,054 ft
Altitude end
7.2%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
4,150 ft
Distance climb
1,043 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:19:19
Avg time

Reflection Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Shadows
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54815 in E-Biking
    • #119659 in Trail Running
    • #338163 in Hiking
    • #5324 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,500 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,708 in E-Biking
    • #6,768 in Trail Running
    • #13,796 in Hiking
    • #358 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Reflection Lake Trail and Selkirk Slacker are the two entrances into the Mountain Shadows network. They are equally popular. Reflection Lake Trail can be found by riding south from the Reflection Lake Trailhead parking area ride south along the paved Mountain Shadows Rd for 500m passing the rodeo grounds on your left and the motorcross track on your right. At the 500m point, the start of the trail is on your left and is signed “Reflection Lake Trail”. It is slightly hidden by small trees just past a small sand/gravel pit.

Reflection Lake Trail winds up for what seems like a long ways. It’s mostly a gradual climb with a few punchy sections interspersed. Well built, it’s a great trail to get you warmed up and your blood pumping.

On the return Reflection Lake Trail offers a fast spin back down to the Trailhead.

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Lake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 25 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 150 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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reporter Even though it feels like the start of the riding season the trails are still not good to go. Even the sunny slopes have sections with snow and...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Reflection Lake located?
      Reflection Lake is located in Mountain Shadows, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Shadows trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.28354, -116.94105.
      ▼ How hard is Reflection Lake?
      Reflection Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Reflection Lake?
      Reflection Lake has 523 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,620 ft to 3,096 ft.
      ▼ Is Reflection Lake a point to point trail?
      Reflection Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Reflection Lake?
      Reflection Lake is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Reflection Lake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Reflection Lake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Reflection Lake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Reflection Lake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Reflection Lake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Reflection Lake. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Reflection Lake?
      Reflection Lake is a very popular trail. There have been 1,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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