more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
670 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:29:36
Avg time
502 ft
Altitude change
3,460 ft
Altitude min
4,037 ft
Altitude max
3,466 ft
Altitude start
3,967 ft
Altitude end
6.2%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
46.5%
Grade min
4,613 ft
Distance climb
2,090 ft
Distance down
1,388 ft
Distance flat
00:29:36
Avg time

Tamarack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Malde Creek
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53536 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24922 in E-Biking
    • #143884 in Trail Running
    • #156845 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,663 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,639 in E-Biking
    • #8,419 in Trail Running
    • #10,009 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • OSM Way
    #247724506

Tamarack is essentially a long, consistent switchback climb to a spectacular view point. Put your seat up high, flick into granny gear and power up this beautifully built singletrack trail to the top of Malde Creek FSR.

From the top trailhead, options include either turning around and descending the same route down for a super playful, flowy, intermediate descent of Tamarack Mtn, or continuing across Malde Creek FSR to reach the trail-heads of more difficult trails such as Whiskey, Cherry Poppins, Crown Point (upper) or the Flume.

Historical Note: This area to the south of Rossland was heavily logged at the turn of the last century when the town was bustling was gold fever. The 'Doukhobor's' (a Russian pacifist sect) were brought in to log the Draw adjacent to the trail, and hence the name.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 527 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Tamarack Trail Reports

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Sep 27, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/Creston)
Sep 27, 2026
 damp, wet roots and rocks, but otherwise great shape
Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:07pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 9, 2026
 reporter Cleared.
Sep 8, 2026 @ 5:37pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 8, 2026
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jul 6, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 6, 2026
 reporter Cleared.
Jul 2, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 2, 2026
 Two trees accross the trail. Could be cut out with a smaller saw, but they’re dangling.p
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on Sep 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      SMDA - Crown Point
      ★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 4,668 ft • 20 • Loop •
      The best route if you want to pedal SMDA and Crown Point in one long ride. Whiskey on the Rocks optional,...
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      Tamarack / Whiskey on the Rocks
      ★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 1,993 ft • 12 • Loop •
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Devans251
      Downed tree blocking trail near top before junction for Colonel Angus
      Leo101
      Great trail ride inside the forest. After SMD,Combine this climb with the King George Rd, Doukhobor Draw trail and up to Whiskey,,you got yourself one great workout. Totally appreciate the hard work put into this trail building, great work guys.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tamarack located?
      Tamarack is located in Malde Creek, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Malde Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.04616, -117.80974.
      ▼ How hard is Tamarack?
      Tamarack is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tamarack?
      Tamarack has 670 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,460 ft to 4,037 ft.
      ▼ Is Tamarack a point to point trail?
      Tamarack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tamarack?
      Tamarack is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tamarack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tamarack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tamarack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tamarack are:
      • July (58 activities)
      • August (42 activities)
      • September (38 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tamarack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tamarack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tamarack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Tamarack. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tamarack?
      Tamarack is a very popular trail. There have been 3,960 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,957 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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