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4,153 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-170 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
-123 ft
Altitude change
416 ft
Altitude min
544 ft
Altitude max
541 ft
Altitude start
418 ft
Altitude end
-2.962%
Grade
-19.369%
Grade max
29.823%
Grade min
599 ft
Distance climb
2,666 ft
Distance down
817 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
Avg time

Root Rider Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Valley
    Maple Ridge, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99420 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63367 in Trail Running
    • #52583 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun trail, can be ridden in both directions

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 20 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 196 rides
  • Last: Jul 27, 2026
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Jul 25, 2026 @ 5:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 25, 2026
Foliage has been trimmed back.
Jun 21, 2026 @ 7:15pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 21, 2026
Very overgrown by thorny vines. Wear long sleeves, full pants, and gloves.. may still end up bleeding.
Jun 7, 2026 @ 11:47am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 7, 2026
Starting to get a little overgrown.
Mar 8, 2026 @ 12:10pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 8, 2026
Really, really wet...
Mar 1, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 1, 2026
Clear and running great.
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Root Rider

        Where is Root Rider located?
        Root Rider is located in Silver Valley, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Silver Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.25643, -122.56211.
        How hard is Root Rider?
        Root Rider is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.962%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Root Rider?
        Root Rider has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 170 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 416 ft to 544 ft.
        Is Root Rider a point to point trail?
        Root Rider is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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