3.4 miles
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-1,800 ft
Descent
00:38:45
Avg time

SMD Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Malde Creek
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular direction shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jun - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Global Ranking
    #8402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69285 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

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
More Stats for SMD mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,645 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,346 ft
  • Altitude max
    4,064 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,990 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,346 ft
  • Grade
    -9.1%
  • Grade max
    -49.4%
  • Grade min
    22.6%
  • Distance climb
    3,205 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    912 ft
  • Avg time
    00:38:45
  • Avg reverse time
    01:17:09
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Status:
on Aug 12, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (31 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      SMD Trail Reports

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      Aug 12, 2022 @ 4:56am
      Aug 12, 2022
      		 reporter Tree cleared.
      Aug 7, 2022 @ 11:28am
      Aug 7, 2022
      		 Tree down, just off road, as of Aug 5/22
      May 22, 2022 @ 2:19pm
      May 22, 2022
      May 15, 2022 @ 8:20pm
      May 15, 2022
      		 reporter A “heads up” that the lower Deth section has been wiped out by a major wind event. Stick to Awesome. It’s unknown if the trail is...
      May 12, 2022 @ 7:10pm
      May 12, 2022
      		 One tree on climb, two on super. Ones root ball would make a good jump too! One tree down on mega, and three down on death. Death is in great...
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 17 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
      All
      • 985 rides
      • Last: Oct 30, 2022

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Sep 7, 2021 @ 7:53pm
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      Sep 27, 2018 @ 7:49am
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      Sep 10, 2018 @ 8:51am
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      Trail Products

      6 Reviews & Comments

      • + 0
      bocomtb (Jun 26, 2022 at 10:59)
      It’s obvious from the elevation chart and description but expect a LOT of pedaling. Totally worth it to hit the last third of SMD and Awesome.
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      johnepollock (Sep 10, 2021 at 19:10)
      I would recommend this trail to anyone who likes riding uphill from the top of the shuttle road. The top section should have a green rating because I can find steeper sections of sidewalk in rossland. There was one or two technical sections but does not merit a black. Would not recommend this trail
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      mflanari (Aug 15, 2020 at 12:36)
      SMD was clear of trees 14 August.
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      Chorton (Apr 1, 2018 at 16:17)
      Super fun trail! Can’t wait to ride it again.
      [Reply]
      • + 1
      Leo101 (Aug 3, 2016 at 9:43)
      Fast, fun single track. Not sure it deserves a black diamond rating.
      [Reply]
      • + 2
      dosagushi (Mar 26, 2015 at 22:59)
      They should have named this SMF instead of SMD.
      SMF= Super mega fun!
      This trail is a blast!
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      youtuber SMD - Rossland, BC
      18:05 | 1099 | Aug 2, 2019 , Rossland
      SMD feature
      0:16 | 952 | Aug 3, 2015 , Rossland
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      0:25 | 1 | Aug 3, 2015 , Rossland

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