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1.8 miles
Distance
703 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:34:40
Avg time
632 ft
Altitude change
492 ft
Altitude min
1,151 ft
Altitude max
516 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
55.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,778 ft
Distance down
610 ft
Distance flat
00:34:40
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Terrace Mountain
    Terrace, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Spring Creek
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34427 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5162 in E-Biking
    • #34658 in Trail Running
    • #22536 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    summer,fall,spring
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013

A Terrace favourite trail. Steinhoe Ridge Trail from the Spring Creek side is an excellent climb with some technical, punchy sections and some flow to help you catch your breath. This trail is the next progression in skill level/difficulty from Hey Bear in the trail network.

Access Info

Now accessed via the Spring Creek Climb Connector beginning in the parking lot. Exit to Spring Creek road via the Spring Creek Exit trail.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 41 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,270 rides
  • Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Spring Creek (to... Trail Reports

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Apr 22, 2026 @ 6:50am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 22, 2026
reporter Raked top to bottom. A couple areas of winter damage that will need to be repaired, but other than that, running great!
Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 11, 2026
reporter Raked up to the Y. A few sections that will need some repairs but should pedal great. Watch for debris after the Y!
Apr 4, 2026 @ 8:52pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 4, 2026
reporter Icy at the bottom. Prevalent snow, especially in the upper half of trail. Photo from near the Y on April 1st.
Mar 6, 2026 @ 6:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 6, 2026
reporter Peanut butter
Feb 14, 2026 @ 2:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 14, 2026
reporter A few soft spots. There's still a bit of ice on the approach to the bridge at the trailhead. Otherwise, the trail was running pretty great. Expect...
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on Apr 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to spring-creek-to-steinhoe trailhead (54.561910, -128.594780)

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        Noob descent Lichen Steinhoe
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Creek (to Steinhoe)

        Where is Spring Creek (to Steinhoe) located?
        Spring Creek (to Steinhoe) is located in Terrace Mountain, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Terrace Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.56191, -128.59478.
        How hard is Spring Creek (to Steinhoe)?
        Spring Creek (to Steinhoe) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Spring Creek (to Steinhoe)?
        Spring Creek (to Steinhoe) has 703 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 492 ft to 1,151 ft.
        How long is Spring Creek (to Steinhoe)?
        Spring Creek (to Steinhoe) is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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