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3.4 miles
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-1,800 ft
Descent
00:43:15
Avg time
-1,645 ft
Altitude change
2,346 ft
Altitude min
4,064 ft
Altitude max
3,990 ft
Altitude start
2,346 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-49.4%
Grade max
22.6%
Grade min
3,205 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
912 ft
Distance flat
00:43:15
Avg time
SMD Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMalde Creek
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJun - Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Skinny
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 7 miles average
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Directions to smd trailhead
(49.032630, -117.800600)
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Frequently Asked Questions About SMD
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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 49.03263, -117.8006.
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How hard is SMD?
SMD is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for SMD?
SMD has 155 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,800 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,346 ft to 4,064 ft.
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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.
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