more stats
4,104 ft
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:08:36
Avg time
90 ft
Altitude change
2,733 ft
Altitude min
2,843 ft
Altitude max
2,753 ft
Altitude start
2,841 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
2,244 ft
Distance climb
1,079 ft
Distance down
781 ft
Distance flat
00:08:36
Avg time

Selkirk Slacker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Shadows
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60080 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #911 in E-Biking
    • #79939 in Trail Running
    • #130758 in Hiking
    • #801 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,938 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #99 in E-Biking
    • #4,647 in Trail Running
    • #7,284 in Hiking
    • #47 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
    • Uphill Primary for Winter Fat Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Where the town ends at the top of the gravel pit, and the forestry roads take you into the wilderness, Selkirk Slacker will be your entry point into the Mountain Shadows noodle bowl of trails. On this trail you’ll find smooth flow with a bit of climbing.

Selkirk Slacker starts off fairly flat and flowy. Then after a short descent, it heads south and begins to gain elevation crossing the Snake Hill downhill trail - Look uphill It then continues crossing over Roller Coaster and Chute the Duck. It’s reasonable to climb up Chute the Duck, but it’s steep. Make noise to let those coming down know you’re there. Alternatively, turning down Chute the Duck leads down to the Reflection Lake road, but it is not great for bikes. Selkirk Slacker eventually flows naturally into Reflection Lake Trail to continue to the Powerline. Now your warm up is over!

Selkirk Slacker is also a fun descent on your return, letting you enjoy riding your bike and not just squeezing the brakes!

Access Info

From Reflection Lake Trailhead ride uphill for 200m on the gravel road passing the rodeo grounds on your right. At the 200m point, you will see a signed entrance for the singletrack trail Rodeo Drive. Take Rodeo Drive all the way up to a 4 way junction at a gravel road. The signed entrance to Selkirk Slacker will be just to your right.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 126 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Selkirk Slacker located?
      Selkirk Slacker is located in Mountain Shadows, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Shadows trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.28848, -116.94408.
      ▼ How hard is Selkirk Slacker?
      Selkirk Slacker is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Selkirk Slacker?
      Selkirk Slacker has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,733 ft to 2,843 ft.
      ▼ Is Selkirk Slacker a point to point trail?
      Selkirk Slacker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Selkirk Slacker?
      Selkirk Slacker is 4,104 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Selkirk Slacker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Selkirk Slacker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Selkirk Slacker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Selkirk Slacker are:
      • April (75 activities)
      • June (72 activities)
      • May (69 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Selkirk Slacker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Selkirk Slacker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Selkirk Slacker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Selkirk Slacker. The trail is 4,104 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Selkirk Slacker?
      Selkirk Slacker is a very popular trail. There have been 5,837 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,714 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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