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1.2 miles
Distance
371 ft
Climb
-402 ft
Descent
00:16:37
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
3,245 ft
Altitude min
3,480 ft
Altitude max
3,321 ft
Altitude start
3,291 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-61.1%
Grade max
56.2%
Grade min
2,310 ft
Distance climb
2,795 ft
Distance down
1,135 ft
Distance flat
00:16:37
Avg time

Rock About Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Shadows
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93062 in E-Biking
    • #75640 in Trail Running
    • #112970 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Climb the rocks and descend the switchbacks, or climb the switchbacks and descend the rocks? This is the decision that you are faced when you ride Rock About. Both directions are exceptionally rewarding. Coming off the upper part of Trial and Error, and entering Rock About to the left (clockwise), is some of the best technical climbing in the network. As you climb through the rocks be amazed by the work that went into this trail and take in the views of the valley. Ride the trail to the end of the network and enjoy the many tight downhill switchbacks until you reach a skidder road. Take a right on the skidder road and head back up to Trial and Error. (Note that the best way to return through the network is via the upper part of Trial and Error).

Counterclockwise on Rock About offers a cardio climb through the switchbacks leading to an enjoyable technical descent through the rocks.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 18 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 152 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rock About located?
      Rock About is located in Mountain Shadows, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Shadows trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.27248, -116.9149.
      ▼ How hard is Rock About?
      Rock About is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rock About?
      Rock About has 371 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 402 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,245 ft to 3,480 ft.
      ▼ Is Rock About a point to point trail?
      Rock About is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rock About?
      Rock About is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rock About?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rock About. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rock About? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rock About are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rock About?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Rock About. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rock About?
      Rock About is a very popular trail. There have been 1,146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,790 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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