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Rossland, the must ride road trip destination that you probably have never heard of.
Best for
Intermediates and expert riders appreciate the more than 175km of Rossland’s maintained trails in addition to the uplifted trails in the bike park that sit less than 2 miles from the centre of this quiet town.
Beginner
Intermediate
Expert
Trail ratings
175km of trails plus the bike park mean you could spend a week here and not ride the same trails twice. The world famous 7 Summits trail is an all day epic at 30km+ and is a must ride for intermediates and up.
Natural
Man Made
Park
Environment
Canada’s electricity grid is 80% low carbon/renewable which does mean the lift networks in the park are pretty environmentally friendly. But Rossland is a 7 hour drive from Calgary airport and although the drive is spectacular it does mean hiring a vehicle to get there as connection options are limited.
What do the trail types mean?
Trail types explained
Bike Park
Perhaps the easiest to get your head around. Predominantly uplifted serviced DH trails. Carefully designed, curated and maintained. Bike parks are usually pay to play in one for or another even if that is just the cost of the lift pass or uplift. UK examples include Bike Park Wales
Man Made
Generally not uplifted so you earn your descents on these trails with the climbs. Often based in forested areas specifically designed for mountain biking. Usually way marked and maintained. UK examples include Glentress forest.
Natural
Lines on maps that are often public rights of way. Not way marked so you will generally need navigational skills and a map. Not specific MTB trails so expect to share them with other trail users from walkers to horse riders. Not generally maintained other than by landowners or local authorities as rights of way. UK examples include bridleways.