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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Trail Bluffs
    Trail, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95218 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80520 in E-Biking
    • #125620 in Trail Running
    • #107137 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Feb - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2016

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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Accessed from the north half of the Bluffs Loop.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 123 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
 Brushed and cleared.
Jul 1, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/Creston)
Jul 1, 2026
 Very overgrown and tree down on the ride down.
Jun 1, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 1, 2026
 Cleared trail of downed trees yesterday. Starting to get a bit overgrown with vegetation.
May 15, 2026 @ 10:46am (America/Vancouver)
May 15, 2026
Apr 24, 2026 @ 8:45am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 24, 2026
 reporter The KCTS trail crew completed seasonal inspection and maintenance.
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Dry
Avg: 4.22 (7 votes)
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        Directions to rusty-chainsaw trailhead (49.112720, -117.701520)

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        7:40 | 714 | Apr 23, 2021 , Trail
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        6:32 | 745 | Apr 13, 2021 , Trail

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rusty Chainsaw

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How long is Rusty Chainsaw?
        Rusty Chainsaw is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rusty Chainsaw?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rusty Chainsaw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rusty Chainsaw?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rusty Chainsaw are:
        • April (10 activities)
        • November (6 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Rusty Chainsaw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rusty Chainsaw are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rusty Chainsaw?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Rusty Chainsaw. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rusty Chainsaw?
        Rusty Chainsaw is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,049 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,062 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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