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1.0 mile
Distance
179 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:07:50
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
3,216 ft
Altitude min
3,330 ft
Altitude max
3,287 ft
Altitude start
3,320 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
3,091 ft
Distance climb
1,778 ft
Distance down
466 ft
Distance flat
00:07:50
Avg time
Trial & Error Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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- Trail Running
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaMountain Shadows
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#56952 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #52459 in E-Biking
- #50707 in Trail Running
- #287830 in Hiking
- #1211 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Trial & Error is mainly used to reach Rock About. Nonetheless it has a couple of cool sections. Look at the map and you’ll see that Trial & Error is a loop branching off the south end of Magic Dragon. The loop has an east and a west side to it.
The east side of the Trial & Error loop has a fast straightway, riding through a corridor of trees. At the far end you reach the turn offs for Rock About. It is most common to ride the east side of the Trial & Error loop to and from Rock About.
The west side of the Trial & Error loop yields a little more technical riding. It is less commonly ridden since most riders are just thinking about the quickest way to Rock About. However, it’s way more interesting than the east side of the loop. The west side of the Trial & Error is usually ridden counter clockwise because of a steep section of trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles average
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- 16 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 325 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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(51.277530, -116.920570)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial & Error
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Where is Trial & Error located?
Trial & Error is located in Mountain Shadows, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Shadows trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.27753, -116.92057.
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How hard is Trial & Error?
Trial & Error is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Trial & Error?
Trial & Error has 179 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,216 ft to 3,330 ft.
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Is Trial & Error a point to point trail?
Trial & Error is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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