Whiskey Mountain Biking Trail

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1.3 miles

Distance

32 ft

Climb

-885 ft

Descent

00:14:46

Avg time

-852 ft

Altitude change

2,957 ft

Altitude min

3,809 ft

Altitude max

3,809 ft

Altitude start

2,956 ft

Altitude end

-12.6%

Grade

-49.8%

Grade max

19.9%

Grade min

607 ft

Distance climb

1 mile

Distance down

745 ft

Distance flat

00:14:46

Avg time

Whiskey Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
Riding Area

Malde Creek
Rossland, British Columbia
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Voted Difficulty

Blue (4 votes)
Local Popularity
95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
Global Ranking
#22797 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #17420 in E-Biking
Trail Exposure

High Risk
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

DH, AM
Direction
Downhill Only[+]
Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
Climb Difficulty

Blue
Physical Rating

Moderate
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Season

June - Oct
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1
TTFs on Trail

Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Roller Coaster, Skinny
Lighting

No
OSM Way

#265149703

The Whiskey trail has seen many changes over the years, and in it’s current incarnation exhibits a mixed personality.

Whiskey is a Rossland classic and is a very popular trail within the network and certainly the most popular in the Malde Creek area. The upper section of the trail is technically challenging with rock slabs, stump stunts and optional jumps. Choose your own adventure as there are multiple lines available each with varying levels of difficulty and exposure. The lower section hosts mostly fast, sinuous single-track, peppered with stunts and jumps and the occasional bridge and which empties onto the Railgrade for a quick ride back to town or parked vehicle.

Access Info

On the drive from Rossland, watch for the parking area on the Railgrade, just off Gelez Rd, about 500m past Drakes Rd
intersection. Leave a vehicle at the Malde Creek Parking Lot if shuttling or park and hop on your bike Ride (it’s about a 45 min climb) or drive to the top of Malde Creek Rd, a rough gravel road. After four switchbacks, turn onto Birch Main [gated]. Ride along Birch Main 750m and the Whiskey trailhead is on your right.

If you prefer a singletrack and CLASSIC Rossland climb: ride up Malde Creek FSR for 950m, turn right on Doukhobor Draw Access, turn left onto Doukhobor Draw and connect to Tamarack. Ride up Tamarack until it connects to Malde Creek FSR. Turn left and ride down Malde Creek FSR until you see the Birch Main Gate. Turn right at Birch Main and ride 750m to the Whiskey trailhead.

Local Trail Association

Kootenay Columbia Trails Society
IMBA Canada
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

3 rides
9 miles average

6 Months

83 rides
8 miles avg distance

All

565 rides
Last: Aug 22, 2026

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Whiskey Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Aug 12, 2026 @ 7:34pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 12, 2026	Tree down before the gap jump on lower Whiskey, covers 2/3 of the trail, and is low to the ground. Can snag a left foot/pedal
	Jul 27, 2026 @ 5:11pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 27, 2026	reporter The wildfire is now “under control”, so trail closures in this area have been rescinded.
	Jul 23, 2026 @ 5:26pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 23, 2026	reporter Effective immediately, Whiskey on the Rocks, Whiskey, and Birch Main are closed due to an adjacent wildfire and the fire-fiighting response....
	Jul 16, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 16, 2026	reporter Replaced and reconfigured the Whiskey Drop and landing. Should be intuitive, but best to check it out before committing.
	Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:14pm (America/Creston) Jul 10, 2026