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1,711 ft
Distance
-350 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-350 ft
Altitude change
2,290 ft
Altitude min
2,639 ft
Altitude max
2,639 ft
Altitude start
2,290 ft
Altitude end
-136.069%
Grade max
-0.427%
Grade min
1,685 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

Spring Cleaning (lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Christo
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100535 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93187 in E-Biking
    • #259716 in Trail Running
    • #280330 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    April - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Face

Spring Cleaning is reliably the first trail to open in Rossland each year and quickly becomes the chosen ride for advanced and expert riders. This steep and technical trail benefits from its southern exposure and lower elevation and is often at its tackiest best in April, when most other trails are still under snow. The ride is predominantly old-school, connecting rock slabs with fall-line tread, a little bumpy and sometimes sandy, just the way many riders like it. There are features galore, many jumps, both man-made and natural and overall the experience is fast flowing and exhilarating.

Starting from the old Mining School in Happy Valley, Spring Cleaning drops into woodland forest with a series of small, committing, rock steps, connected by rough, bob sled-like trail. The grade lessens after the steeper top section, as the trail weaves under the power lines and continues bouncing down to Hwy 3B. Cross the highway barriers and begin pedaling uphill for 60 m to where a sign post indicates the lower section of Spring Cleaning. The lower half has a distinctly different feel than that of the upper section. Where as the upper is tighter, steeper and more technical, the lower section is less forested, less fall-line as it weaves through open grassland. The crux, however, occurs in this short section below the highway where the trail falls down a series of rock slabs. The route ends at the Wagon Road, where riders can either turn right and climb 2 km back to Lower Rossland, or turn left and descend 1.7 km down to Warfield.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 4, 2026 @ 7:59am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 4, 2026
 Raked and ridden, open for business. A bit soft, a bit of snow at the bottom by the jumps
Feb 15, 2026 @ 4:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 15, 2026
 hiked up a week ago, no trees, some minor debris, a sweep with a rake and it'll be perfect
Jun 24, 2025 @ 4:34pm
Jun 24, 2025
May 6, 2025 @ 6:05am
May 6, 2025
 Running well. Thanks for the new corners!
Oct 8, 2024 @ 5:08pm
Oct 8, 2024
 reporter Tree cleared. Brushed.
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        Directions to spring-cleaning-lower trailhead (49.080570, -117.770940)
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        3:12 | 384 | Apr 18, 2010 , Rossland

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        Mongoose / KC Ridge / Spring Cleaning
        5 miles • 827 ft • 15 • Point to Point •
        A very fun ride! Lots of drops and rockslabs on this fun, challenging and long route.
        3.5 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Cleaning (lower)

        ▼ Where is Spring Cleaning (lower) located?
        Spring Cleaning (lower) is located in Monte Christo, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Monte Christo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.08057, -117.77094.
        ▼ How hard is Spring Cleaning (lower)?
        Spring Cleaning (lower) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spring Cleaning (lower)?
        The trail has 350 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,290 ft to 2,639 ft.
        ▼ Is Spring Cleaning (lower) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Spring Cleaning (lower) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Spring Cleaning (lower)?
        Spring Cleaning (lower) is 1,711 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spring Cleaning (lower)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Spring Cleaning (lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spring Cleaning (lower)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spring Cleaning (lower) are:
        • April (13 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Spring Cleaning (lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spring Cleaning (lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Spring Cleaning (lower)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Spring Cleaning (lower). The trail is 1,711 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Spring Cleaning (lower)?
        Spring Cleaning (lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 671 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 674 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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