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3,645 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-358 ft
Descent
00:06:27
Avg time
-347 ft
Altitude change
2,636 ft
Altitude min
2,984 ft
Altitude max
2,984 ft
Altitude start
2,638 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
3,363 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:06:27
Avg time

Sternwheeler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moonrakers
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #153349 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177979 in E-Biking
    • #313239 in Trail Running
    • #293404 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013

If starting at the Gudjonson Trailhead, then this is your only option for getting into the trail system. Well built, and a bit of a grind. It climbs up for an enjoyable, but tiring, 1.2km. To save some of your steam, you can jump off early after the first half km and follow up the gentle 2% trail to reach Sander Lake. Or, if you have the jam, continue climbing the full 1.2km to reach Wapiti Ridge trail. From the Wapiti junction you can go left or right depending on your preference for getting deeper into the trail network.

You’ll also use Sternwheeler to get back to the Gudjonson Trailhead.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 67 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Jules16 Jules16
      I’m an intermediate rider. Loved Sternwheeler as a down and out to the parking lot. The switchbacks were fairly easy and everything was walkable if needed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sternwheeler located?
      Sternwheeler is located in Moonrakers, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Moonrakers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.23574, -116.9376.
      ▼ How hard is Sternwheeler?
      Sternwheeler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sternwheeler?
      Sternwheeler has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 358 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,636 ft to 2,984 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sternwheeler?
      Sternwheeler is 3,645 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sternwheeler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sternwheeler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sternwheeler?
      Sternwheeler is best visited during: May-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Sternwheeler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sternwheeler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sternwheeler?
      The estimated time to ride Sternwheeler is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 3,645 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Sternwheeler?
      Sternwheeler is a very popular trail. There have been 148 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 164 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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