more stats
3,340 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-732 ft
Descent
00:07:58
Avg time
-726 ft
Altitude change
2,639 ft
Altitude min
3,365 ft
Altitude max
3,365 ft
Altitude start
2,638 ft
Altitude end
-21.7%
Grade
-59.1%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
3,225 ft
Distance down
00:07:58
Avg time

Spring Cleaning (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Christo
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Spring Cleaning
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60206 in E-Biking
    • #345672 in Trail Running
    • #155057 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,107 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,981 in E-Biking
    • #13,785 in Trail Running
    • #9,722 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    May - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face

Usually one of the first trails in Rossland to open in the spring (hence the name). It's a fall-line trail with some great slabs, and a great DH classic.

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BermsDropsRock slabs

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  • 16.0 km avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Spring Cleaning... Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 2:20pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 28, 2026
Overgrown vegetation. Really hard to see the trail in some sections
Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 7, 2026
only rode till Rogers, all clear, no snow but dry
Mar 4, 2026 @ 7:56am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 4, 2026
Raked and ridden, open for business. A bit soft, a bit of snow at the top
Feb 15, 2026 @ 4:33pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 15, 2026
Cleared all the trees, no major hazards, some small patches of snow at the top and some debris. A sweep wth a rake and it will be perfect.
Sep 23, 2025 @ 11:59am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 23, 2025
Tree Across Track on Upper
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on Jun 28, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.72 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to spring-cleaning-upper trailhead (49.084040, -117.777770)

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      youtuber Spring Cleaning (Upper to Lower) - Rossland, BC
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      5:55 | 685 | May 29, 2020 , Rossland

      Routes with this trail

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      A very fun ride! Lots of drops and rockslabs on this fun, challenging and long route.
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      Have fun racing against friends! Winner gets a case of beers ?
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spring Cleaning (upper) located?
      Spring Cleaning (upper) is located in Monte Christo, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Monte Christo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.08404, -117.77777.
      ▼ How hard is Spring Cleaning (upper)?
      Spring Cleaning (upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 21.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spring Cleaning (upper)?
      Spring Cleaning (upper) has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 732 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,639 ft to 3,365 ft.
      ▼ How long is Spring Cleaning (upper)?
      Spring Cleaning (upper) is 3,340 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spring Cleaning (upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spring Cleaning (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spring Cleaning (upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spring Cleaning (upper) are:
      • April (17 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spring Cleaning (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spring Cleaning (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spring Cleaning (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Spring Cleaning (upper). The trail is 3,340 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 (upper)?
      Spring Cleaning (upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 909 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 961 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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