more stats
1,801 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time
-177 ft
Altitude change
6,768 ft
Altitude min
6,945 ft
Altitude max
6,945 ft
Altitude start
6,768 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-32%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
1,240 ft
Distance down
466 ft
Distance flat
00:01:58
Avg time

Training Wheels Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kicking Horse Bike Park
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #88600 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37066 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,471 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,520 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2011
  • Land Owner

Completely recreated in 2011, this is a fun, looping singletrack that meanders through the sub-alpine.

Tags
Alpine

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      Directions to training-wheels trailhead (51.280970, -117.077630)

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      Aug 30, 2011 @ 3:12pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Training Wheels located?
      Training Wheels is located in Kicking Horse Bike Park, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kicking Horse Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.28097, -117.07763.
      ▼ How hard is Training Wheels?
      Training Wheels is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Training Wheels?
      Training Wheels has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,768 ft to 6,945 ft.
      ▼ Is Training Wheels a point to point trail?
      Yes, Training Wheels is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Training Wheels?
      Training Wheels is 1,801 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Training Wheels?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Training Wheels. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Training Wheels? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Training Wheels are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Training Wheels?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Training Wheels. The trail is 1,801 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Training Wheels?
      Training Wheels is a very popular trail. There have been 3,241 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,521 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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