more stats
3,917 ft
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:08:59
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
2,756 ft
Altitude min
2,858 ft
Altitude max
2,829 ft
Altitude start
2,848 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-32.5%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
1,611 ft
Distance climb
1,775 ft
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat
00:08:59
Avg time

Rubberhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redstone
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95301 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54212 in E-Biking
    • #99345 in Trail Running
    • #132272 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,845 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,679 in E-Biking
    • #5,742 in Trail Running
    • #7,393 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

One of the older trails in the area, Rubberhead offers a good connection between the Railgrade and Louie Joe.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 230 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Rubberhead Trail Reports

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May 23, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Vancouver)
May 23, 2026
reporter The KCTS trail crew completed seasonal inspection and maintenance.
Aug 31, 2025 @ 2:32pm
Aug 31, 2025
Aug 14, 2025 @ 7:44pm
Aug 14, 2025
Trail is getting washed out at the beginning (near Railgrade). Otherwise, it is in good condition.
Jul 15, 2025 @ 11:59am
Jul 15, 2025
Jun 1, 2025 @ 12:48pm
Jun 1, 2025
Big tree down at the start of rubber head. Going to have to lift your bike over. It’s waist high
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Status:
on May 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rubberhead trailhead (49.062800, -117.786340)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rubberhead located?
      Rubberhead is located in Redstone, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Redstone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.0628, -117.78634.
      ▼ How hard is Rubberhead?
      Rubberhead is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rubberhead?
      Rubberhead has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,756 ft to 2,858 ft.
      ▼ How long is Rubberhead?
      Rubberhead is 3,917 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rubberhead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rubberhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rubberhead?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rubberhead are:
      • July (32 activities)
      • June (20 activities)
      • April (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rubberhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rubberhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rubberhead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Rubberhead. The trail is 3,917 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rubberhead?
      Rubberhead is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,242 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,265 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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