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3,638 ft
Distance
-629 ft
Descent
00:13:03
Avg time
-629 ft
Altitude change
2,083 ft
Altitude min
2,712 ft
Altitude max
2,712 ft
Altitude start
2,083 ft
Altitude end
-17.3%
Grade
-37.5%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
3,638 ft
Distance down
00:13:03
Avg time

Shasta Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Rutherford
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65852 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32035 in E-Biking
    • #71958 in Trail Running
    • #122011 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face

A flowy option that starts in a clear cut and ends down by the start of the lowest section of PhD. Other than one rock face and a few optional jumps, there isn't anything too technical on the trail. The easiest option in the Rutherford area, but still provides a few zesty moments.

Access Info

Climb the road, hanging left at the fork to Middle PhD, but not climbing as far as Diesel Wolf.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 137 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 23, 2026
 Tree down on the big slab, inside line, otherwise running great
Dec 2, 2025 @ 6:02pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 2, 2025
 A few cms of snow up top - would not recommend hitting the wooden gap jumps in these conditions. Not that I would've cleared them even in ideal...
Aug 25, 2025 @ 11:28am
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Jun 26, 2025 @ 2:23pm
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May 30, 2025 @ 10:22am
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on Apr 23, 2026
Avg: 4.05 (14 votes)
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        Directions to shasta trailhead (50.249990, -122.884350)
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        0:23 | 699 | Jun 13, 2016 , Pemberton
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        2:15 | 175 | Aug 19, 2021 , Pemberton
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        2:35 | 167 | Jul 25, 2020 , Pemberton
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shasta

        ▼ Where is Shasta located?
        Shasta is located in South Rutherford, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Rutherford trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.24999, -122.88435.
        ▼ How hard is Shasta?
        Shasta is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shasta?
        The trail has 629 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,083 ft to 2,712 ft.
        ▼ How long is Shasta?
        Shasta is 3,638 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shasta?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shasta. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shasta?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shasta are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
        • May (7 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Shasta? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shasta are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shasta?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Shasta. The trail is 3,638 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shasta?
        Shasta is a moderately popular trail. There have been 572 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 571 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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