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2.5 miles
Distance
-1,778 ft
Descent
00:39:01
Avg time
-1,778 ft
Altitude change
1,567 ft
Altitude min
3,345 ft
Altitude max
3,345 ft
Altitude start
1,568 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-49.6%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:39:01
Avg time

Spooner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stewart Creek Trails
    Christina Lake, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67581 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35864 in E-Biking
    • #216636 in Trail Running
    • #207694 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,294 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,431 in E-Biking
    • #11,836 in Trail Running
    • #11,537 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Skinny, Teeter Totter
  • Lighting
    No

This trail is a classic single-track mountain bike trail providing steep descents and technical sections mixed up with some short punchy climbs and optional stunts. It provides great viewpoints looking east over Christina Lake. This is a Black trail by Kootenay standards, so watch yourself. There are some technical rock gardens you don't want to be going too fast into as well as the odd blind corner or loose rock.

Access Info

Follow Hwy 3 west towards Grand Forks. Just after the Hwy 395, turn right onto Stewart Creek Rd. Follow for 9.6 km where there is a small pullout and the trailhead for Spooner Creek Trail. The trail descends from here down to West Lake Dr.

Local Trail Association

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 65 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Spooner Trail Reports

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Aug 10, 2026 @ 4:16pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 10, 2026
Tree down showed location in photo. Kicked off branches for an easier bike transport.
Jul 7, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 7, 2026
One tree down just below the large root ball ride around on the lower section.
Jun 8, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 8, 2026
Lots of trees down again, mostly on the last half of the trail.
Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 13, 2026
Trail is totally snow free. Trails above Spooner are also probably snow free. Quite a few trees down though.
Jun 30, 2025 @ 7:36am
Jun 30, 2025
Trees have been removed so trail is clear. Super dry like usual.
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on Aug 10, 2026
Avg: 4.07 (9 votes)
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      Directions to spooner trailhead (49.070000, -118.268310)

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      Videos

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      Spooner Creek Aug 3 Pt 1
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      1044 | Jul 5, 2015 , Christina Lake

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      arcturus arcturus
      3.33km and 3.78km trees down. Otherwise always stoked to ride Spooner
      arcturus arcturus
      4 trees down today, 1.75km, 3.50km and 2 down at 3.75km mark. Otherwise the trail is amazing as always
      jimbocaruth
      Rode it today. Dry and greasy in a lot of spots but generally a great ride. I would call it a high blue. Good length and fun for most levels of rider.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spooner located?
      Spooner is located in Stewart Creek Trails, Christina Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Stewart Creek Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.07, -118.26831.
      ▼ How hard is Spooner?
      Spooner is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spooner?
      The trail has 1,778 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,567 ft to 3,345 ft.
      ▼ How long is Spooner?
      Spooner is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spooner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spooner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spooner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spooner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spooner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Spooner. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spooner?
      Spooner is a very popular trail. There have been 279 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 317 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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