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3.5 miles
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-1,827 ft
Descent
00:43:15
Avg time
-1,645 ft
Altitude change
2,346 ft
Altitude min
4,065 ft
Altitude max
3,990 ft
Altitude start
2,346 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-49.4%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
3,189 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,270 ft
Distance flat
00:43:15
Avg time

SMD Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Malde Creek
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Super Mega Death
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31945 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23311 in E-Biking
    • #105338 in Trail Running
    • #121985 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jun - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

SuperMegaDeth is a local favourite Three different sections divide this trail, each with something a little different to offer. Overall this trail has a little bit of everything starting with some pedally cross country and progressing to an all-mountain DH romp with many fun moves to keep it interesting. Great trail for the intermediate to advanced rider willing to pedal a bit. Take Awesome for fast flow at the bottom, or ride the end of Death for steeper lines and a few drops.

Access Info

The start of SMD is found from the top of Malde Creek Road pedal up towards the Flume then take a left onto the SMD climb. The climb from the Malde Creek Road is short and the top is found at the Bob Marley Bench where you can gear up for the descent. This can be ridden as a shuttle by leaving a car at the King George Road parking lot and driving up to start at the top of Malde Creek. Alternatively, drop a car and ride up Tamarack to the top of Malde Creek from town. For those looking for a physical challenge, ride SMD as a loop by parking at the King George Road ascending on Dukhobor Draw and Tamarack then take the SMD descent to the car.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 20.7 km average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 17.8 km avg distance
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  • 311 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Sep 9, 2026 @ 1:10pm (America/Vancouver)
3 days
 one tree down on a climb section but otherwise clear
Jul 21, 2026 @ 4:50am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 21, 2026
 reporter Cleared.
Jul 18, 2026 @ 4:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 18, 2026
Small 4” tree down right after the long skinny
Jun 1, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter Trees cleared.
May 30, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Vancouver)
May 30, 2026
 reporter 1 tree down on the climb and 2-3 trees down obstructing the trail after the step down on upper Death
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on Sep 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (38 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to smd trailhead (49.032680, -117.800760)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

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        SMDA - Crown Point
        ★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 4,668 ft • 20 • Loop •
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        King George Rd to SMA Loop
        10 miles • 2,136 ft • 4 • Loop •
        Easiest and best ride to do once you cross the border
        4.2 ★★★★★
        38 Ratings
        5 ★ 50%
        4 ★ 32%
        3 ★ 5%
        2 ★ 8%
        1 ★ 5%

        10 Reviews & Comments

        MediumSend MediumSend
        Great intermediate pedalling trail with a black DH exit at the very end. Super and mega are greenish blue, death is the fun bit!
        lisswright lisswright
        Really not worth the climb. Even when you start SMD, you think you’re ready to rock downhill, but you’re not.. there’s more pedalling. Mostly a blue, with some sprinkling of black closer to the bottom.
        Mckenzieinc
        SMD= Should Maybe Dosomethingelselikecrownpointorwhiskeyorevensevensummitsbecausetheclimbinthenbackouttodothistrailisreallynotworthitalthoughthetrailcrewhavemadesomegreatupgradesontheclimbbackitsstillaslogandnotreallyworththe5minutesoffundown.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is SMD located?
        SMD is located in Malde Creek, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Malde Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.03268, -117.80076.
        ▼ How hard is SMD?
        SMD is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for SMD?
        SMD has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,827 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,346 ft to 4,065 ft.
        ▼ Is SMD a point to point trail?
        Yes, SMD is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is SMD?
        SMD is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on SMD?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on SMD. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride SMD?
        SMD is best visited during: Jun - Oct.
        ▼ How do I access SMD? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to SMD are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride SMD?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride SMD. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is SMD?
        SMD is a very popular trail. There have been 1,830 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,814 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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