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3,609 ft
Distance
-179 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
-179 ft
Altitude change
3,052 ft
Altitude min
3,231 ft
Altitude max
3,231 ft
Altitude start
3,051 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
-0.1%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
3,281 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMoonrakers
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, RD, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionUphill Primary[+]
- Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMay-Nov
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
This is a former service road for the telecommunication tower which was removed in 2020. It also connects the two sections of Bear Claw trail as well as providing access to Tonight Tequila and Tomorrow We Ride trails.
Access Info
Continue north on 2% road from Sander Lake for 100 m and road is on your left (just after entrance to Bear Claw).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 37 rides
- Last: Jul 27, 2026
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