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1.3 miles
Distance
327 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:12:53
Avg time
154 ft
Altitude change
2,572 ft
Altitude min
2,758 ft
Altitude max
2,604 ft
Altitude start
2,759 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
33.4%
Grade min
3,612 ft
Distance climb
2,733 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:12:53
Avg time

Take it Easy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    CBT Mainline Network
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43686 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9380 in E-Biking
    • #2210 in Trail Running
    • #75663 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May/Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2012

Take It Easy is ridden as an out and back, or as the exit of Goldrush/Mighty Quinn. Gold rush and Mighty Quinn are DOWNHILL ONLY and are accessed from CBT Mainline. Often the debate about this trail is whether it’s namesake was to “take it easy” because of the steep tricky cliffs and rooty corners, or whether the intended meaning was to “take it easy” and relax your epic ride is almost over. While remaining undulating for most of the trail, Take it Easy is a fairly technical and fun ride. It is most commonly ridden as the follow up to Gold Rush at the finish of a longer ride. At the end of Gold Rush cross the road (watching for cars). Please do not congregate on the roadway, but rather to the side of the road as you wait for your riding buddies. Dropping into Take it Easy you immediately come across a fork in the trail. Your best value is to go left at the fork. This option will lead to a nice booter and a great double right before the first berm Both choices at the aforementioned fork spit the rider out along an undulating section of rooty and punchy trail heading back toward the CBT Mainline Trailhead and back to town. Don’t be fooled by the name, you will find yourself riding within half a metre of a cliff 12m above the Columbia River for part of this ride.

Take it Easy can also be ridden as a short out-and-back loop from the CBT Mainline Trailhead. Again, consider yourself forewarned about the cliffs along which you will be riding.

Access Info

Approx 250 m off CBT Mainline trail from Mainline trailhead.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 11 miles avg distance
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May 10, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Creston)
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Oct 6, 2025 @ 10:49am (America/Creston)
Oct 6, 2025
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Aug 24, 2025 @ 11:10am
Aug 24, 2025
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        Directions to take-it-easy trailhead (51.310140, -116.994440)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Take it Easy

        ▼ Where is Take it Easy located?
        Take it Easy is located in CBT Mainline Network, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the CBT Mainline Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.31014, -116.99444.
        ▼ How hard is Take it Easy?
        Take it Easy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Take it Easy?
        Take it Easy has 327 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,572 ft to 2,758 ft.
        ▼ Is Take it Easy a point to point trail?
        Take it Easy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Take it Easy?
        Take it Easy is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Take it Easy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Take it Easy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Take it Easy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Take it Easy are:
        • May (90 activities)
        • July (81 activities)
        • August (66 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Take it Easy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Take it Easy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Take it Easy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Take it Easy. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Take it Easy?
        Take it Easy is a very popular trail. There have been 5,952 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,184 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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