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1.8 miles
Distance
526 ft
Climb
-349 ft
Descent
00:30:48
Avg time
177 ft
Altitude change
2,158 ft
Altitude min
2,676 ft
Altitude max
2,162 ft
Altitude start
2,339 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-49.2%
Grade max
41.3%
Grade min
5,128 ft
Distance climb
3,727 ft
Distance down
804 ft
Distance flat
00:30:48
Avg time
Rusty Chainsaw Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTrail Bluffs
Trail, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 30 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonFebruary to November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailLadder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2016
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Land OwnerKootenay Columbia Trails Society
Completed during summer 2016 by the KCTS, the Rusty Chainsaw trail adds slightly more challenging cross-country riding to the Bluffs trail network. Lots of elaborate trail construction, technical crux moves and incredible views.Ride in a counter clockwise direction.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 18.1 km average
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 12.7 km avg distance
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- 120 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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(49.112720, -117.701520)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty Chainsaw
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Where is Rusty Chainsaw located?
Rusty Chainsaw is located in Trail Bluffs, Trail, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Trail Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.11272, -117.70152.
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How hard is Rusty Chainsaw?
Rusty Chainsaw is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Rusty Chainsaw?
Rusty Chainsaw has 526 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 349 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,158 ft to 2,676 ft.
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Is Rusty Chainsaw a point to point trail?
Yes, Rusty Chainsaw is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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