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5.4 miles
Distance
664 ft
Climb
-3,120 ft
Descent
02:06:08
Avg time
-2,456 ft
Altitude change
5,159 ft
Altitude min
7,820 ft
Altitude max
7,618 ft
Altitude start
5,161 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-84.2%
Grade max
62.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,519 ft
Distance flat
02:06:08
Avg time

T4 Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Golden Area
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #130339 in Hiking [+]
    • #61044 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Alpine trail off the top of the Kicking Horse Mtn Resort, so you'll need to buy a pass for the gondola. Involves a whole bunch of steep exposed hike-a-bike sections. Some exposed riding, remote locations and path finding. No signage present. A bit tricky to find the final route on the logging road over to LSD.

This is not a bike park trail

Access Info

Starts from the top of T2 at KHMR.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 26, 2025 @ 11:44pm
Jun 26, 2025
 Oooof. While beautiful, this trail earns its user rating as a double black. The top portion is exposed, jagged and loose. Views in every direction...
Jun 26, 2025 @ 11:44pm
Jun 26, 2025
 Ooooof. This trail definitely earns its user rating as a double black. After a brutal and exposed hike-a-bike, the first 1/3 the trail is steep,...
Jul 13, 2024 @ 8:55am
Jul 13, 2024
Mar 18, 2024 @ 9:37am
Mar 18, 2024
 reporter Even though it feels like the start of the riding season the trails are still not good to go. Even the sunny slopes have sections with snow and...
Mar 26, 2023 @ 11:35am
Mar 26, 2023
 reporter Just a reminder that the trails are still not ready to ride. Luckily the alpine, xc, and backcountry skiing and snowmobiling are still excellent....
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Avg: 4.52 (20 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About T4

        ▼ Where is T4 located?
        T4 is located in Golden Area, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Golden Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.27459, -117.07766.
        ▼ How hard is T4?
        T4 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for T4?
        T4 has 202 m of elevation gain. The trail has 951 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,572 m to 2,384 m.
        ▼ Is T4 a point to point trail?
        Yes, T4 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is T4?
        T4 is 8.7 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on T4?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on T4. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access T4? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to T4 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike T4?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 24 minutes to hike T4. The trail is 8.7 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is T4?
        T4 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 498 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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