Rossland trail descriptions

Trail BC & Montrose BCtrail descriptions

Miral Heights: 2.2 kms - Hike to a spectacularvantage point

Elder: 1.5 kms - Enjoy the views on the walk

Raven’s Rock: 1.0 kms - A direct link to the MiralHeights trail

Antenna: 3.5 kms- Hike to spectacular views of theColumbia Valley

Flagpole Viewpoint: 0.7 kms - Views of Beaver Valley

Bluffs: 2.4 kms - Scenic trail through rugged terrain

Sunningdale: 2.8 kms - Magnificent descent witha flowy finish

Old Orchard: 1.7 kms - Completes a senic loop

KCTS Trails Etiquette

� Motorized use is prohibited.� Share the trails, slow down and communicatewhen passing. Use your voice to warnequestrians, not bells or horns.

� Respect the land, landowners, and wildlife,leaving no trace.

� Be responsible, these trails are unsupervisedand are to be used at your own risk.

� Cyclists are responsible for keeping their bikeunder control and at a safe speed at all times.

� When encountering other users on a trail it isrecommended that cyclists yield to all otherusers, and foot traffic yield to equestrians.

� Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic.� When in doubt, give the other user the rightof way.

Equestrian Safety Notes:When a horse approaches, move off the trail asfar as possible. It is recommended to allow 2-3meters distance of clearance. Ask the horse riderfor instructions. A group should step off to thesame side, lower side preferred.Graphic Design by HLF Images Design & New Media

Cover Photo - Biker by Vince Boothe, Hiker by Shelley PeachellMain Map Photos by Dave Silver Printed in Canada February 2015

THANK YOU !A big thank you to local landowners! Over 90% ofthe trails in the KCTS trail network are located onprivate property. Local landowners have gener-ously agreed to allow public access to these trailsmaking our enjoyment of the trails possible. Pleaserespect people’s private property by staying onmarked trails and obeying signage.

Join The Kootenay Columbia Trails Society and helpsupport our trails. $10 year for individuals or $20 yearfor families. www.rosslandtrails.ca

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Centennial: 2.2 kms - Wide, open & smooth

Moe’s: 1.0 kms - Relaxed walk in the woods

Railgrade: 7.1 kms - 4% all the way

Rubberhead: 1.5 kms - Meander past thegolf & through the forestLittle Nugget Path: 0.5 kms - Urban path linkingmuseum with Miner's Hall

Redtop: 3.4 kms - An energetic climb, incredibleviews & a flow-fest descent

Milky Way: 2.0 kms - Let her rip!

North Star: 1.4 kms - Wide & open through the forest

Roger’s: 0.5 kms - Flowing cross country

Miners: 1.9 kms - Direct access to Red-Top

Caldera: 0.3 kms - Connector

Charleston: 0.3 kms - Connector

Spring Cleaning: 1.6 kms - Rock slabs & steeps

Redhead: 1.5 kms - The technical alternative

Full Monte: 1.6 kms - Technical cross-country meetsfree-rideSudden Exposure: 1.0 kms - Steep surfing, gnarl &radical rock slabs

Cherry Poppins: 2.0 kms - Steeps & big moves

Snake: 1.0 kms - Short & action packed

Yellow Submarine: 0.5 kms - Only if you like it steep

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Red Trail DescriptionsPaydirt Climb: 2.7 kms- Moderate climbPaydirt: 1.7 kms - Flowy freeridefunEureka: 0.5 kms - Berms & tables

Techno Grind: 2.3 kms - Classic cross country riding

Kootenay Columbia: 1.9 kms - Stroll up to this clas-sic view of Rossland

Cemetery: 2.7 kms - Flowing through maple forest

Green Door: 3.1 kms - Cruising

Larry’s: 1.5 kms - So you like pumping, swooping

Coffee Run: 1.2 kms - Old school technical cross-country riding

Drakes: 2.9 kms - Cross country cruising

Center Star Gulch: 0.8 kms - Steep urban trail link-ing Centennial Trail & downtownLouie Joe Trail: 1.7 kms - Historic urban path linkinglower Rossland and Redstone

Lower Switchback: 1. kms - Connector

KC Ridge: 1.2 kms -Technical descent in aspectacular setting

Happy Valley: 0.6 kms - Connector

Upper Switchback: 0.8 kms - Connector

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Driving times to Rossland:� Spokane, Washington - 2.5 hours� Kelowna, British Columbia - 3.5 hours� Vancouver, British Columbia - 7 hours� Calgary, Alberta - 7.5 hours

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Railgrade: 7.1 kms - 4% all the way

Drakes: 3.6 kms - Cross-country cruising

Dewdney: 5.4 kms - Fun, fast riding on thehistoric routeTamarack: 2.0 kms - Major climb orflowing descentDoukhobor Draw: 4.5 kms - Rippingx-country descent or energetic climb

Bluffs: 2.4 kms - A Scenic trail throughrugged terrain

Whiskey: 3.6 kms - Technical rock, rippingsingletrack steeps. A little bit of everything

Dewdney Backside: 5.4 kms - Long,fast & remote (Extends off map)

Flume: 3.8 kms - Long, challenging andbeautiful. A freeriding favoriteStunted Growth: 2.7 kms - Huge climb tosteep & loamy descentCherry Poppins: 2. kms - steeps & big moves

BS: 1.4 kms - Playful freeriding

Crown Point: 3.6 kms - Classic freeridingthrough a magnificent forestSeven Summits: 30.5 kms - Renownedepic single track adventureMount Roberts: 3.5 kms - Scramble to the peakOld Glory: 9.4 kms - To the highest peak in therange. Loop with the Plewman trailPlewman: 4.5 kms - Hike through forests &meadows into the alpine

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Larch Ridge: 2.4 kms - XC fun to a spec-tacular viewpointMonticola: 3.0 kms - A rollercoaster desent

COG: 0.5 kms - A forested climb to Gib-bards FSR

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