17.9 miles
Distance
3,585 ft
Climb
-4,149 ft
Descent
05:11:33
Avg time

Seven Summits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rossland Range
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    July - October
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Global Ranking
    #1637 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72 in Trail Running
    • #28072 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • OSM Way

The Seven Summits trail, completed in the summer of 2004 by the Kootenay Columbia Trails Society (KCTS), is a spectacular point to point single-track traverse of the Rossland Range. Widely acclaimed by mountain bikers, acknowledged by the International Mountain Biking Association as an official Epic, and awarded the 2007 ‘Trail of the Year’ by Bike magazine, it is the crown jewel of the Rossland trail network. Challenging, adventurous, and spectacular, it is a true epic ride.

Riding the Seven Summits is a significant undertaking, and for most riders it will take the better part of a day. It’s long (30.4km officially, but 36km if the Dewdney trail is included), unrelentingly technical, and physical demanding (1035m of vertical gain). Lung bursting climbs alternate with exciting descents and swooping singletrack through high-country meadows, dramatic ridges and mountain forests. The fastest expert XC riders can complete the entire distance in less than 3 hours, while competent recreational riders will walk some sections, and take 6 hours or more. Although the trail is free from stunts, jumps or severe steepness, it’s not suitable for beginners, with the majority of riding falling between intermediate and advance levels. The climbs are long and strenuous, however, most grades are moderate and are not overly sustained. Riders can expect the highest level of trail maintenance on the Seven Summits as the KCTS works to provide a quality trail experience for users. Typically the trail opens by July 1st, and closes in October with the first snowfalls.

Access Info

The Seven Summits trail is designed to be ridden in a North – South direction, and to link with the Dewdney trail. Leave a vehicle at the bottom of the Dewdney trail on Hwy 22, near the US Border in Paterson (12 km South of Rossland) and arrange a 30km shuttle to Nancy Greene Pass. The trail begins immediately behind the trailhead kiosk at the Pass. Marathon riders and masochists can complete the entire loop from Rossland, adding a climb of Doukhobor Draw for the full experience. The Seven Summits trail is very remote, with no water available, so riders should be completely selfsufficient and prepared for mountain weather. Cell phone coverage is not consistent.

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More Stats for Seven Summits mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -564 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,601 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,223 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,166 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,603 ft
  • Grade
    -0.6%
  • Grade max
    -69%
  • Grade min
    56.4%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,064 ft
  • Avg time
    05:11:33
  • Avg reverse time
    05:14:13
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on Dec 12, 2024
Snow Packed
Avg: 4.33 (62 votes)
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      Seven Summits Trail Reports

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      Dec 12, 2024 @ 9:57am
      Dec 12, 2024
      Two large trees down across trail, blocking trail.
      Sep 27, 2024 @ 8:25am
      Sep 27, 2024
      A couple easily bypassable downed trees early on, otherwise in great condition. Dewdney is still closed, and quite active logging is occurring in...
      Sep 11, 2024 @ 7:01pm
      Sep 11, 2024
      Water still running slowly, excellent trail condition, light rain and 55 degrees =perfect. Sadly Dewndy is closed due to logging and had to take...
      Sep 8, 2024 @ 2:30pm
      Sep 8, 2024
      Spring still running today but very low
      Aug 28, 2024 @ 7:06am
      Aug 28, 2024
      reporter We cleared all the windfall below Sunspot. Would appreciate location details of any windfall further along the trail.
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