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        Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
        Shuttleable: YES
        AKA: Malde Creek FSR
        Shuttle Pick-up google parking directions
        Activities Click to view
        Region Details
        • 10
        • 1
        • 11
        • 4
        • 4

        Region Status
        Open as of 11 hours
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        30
        Trails Mountain Bike
        30
        Trails E-Bike
        30
        Trails Hike
        26
        Trails Trail Running
        26
        Total Distance
        47 miles
        Total Descent
        14,146 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,036 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        4,302 ft
        Reports
        1,065
        Photos
        409
        Ridden Counter
        12,495

        Popular Malde Creek Mountain Biking Trails

        95 4.7 1 mile 13 ft 1,368
        The trail has seen many changes over the years, and in it’s current incarnation exhibits a mixed personality. is a Rossland classic and is a very popular trail within the network and certainly the most popular in the Malde Creek area....
        90 4.2 1 mile 554 ft 1,157
        is essentially a long, consistent switchback climb to a spectacular view point. Put your seat up high, flick into granny gear and power up this beautifully built singletrack trail to the top of . From the top trailhead, options include...
        SMD
        70 4.3 3 miles 155 ft 864
        SuperMegaDeth is a local favourite! Three different sections divide this trail, each with something a little different to offer. Overall this trail has a little bit of everything starting with some pedally cross country and progressing...
        85 4.0 711 ft 3 ft 844
        A short section from Tamarack to . Options are on the Rocks (look for the hard to see entrance on the right) or further down to FSR on the right that leads to , , Crown Point, or .
        50 4.3 3,871 ft 166 ft 780
        A short, energetic climb begins the trail and leads to an obvious high point and "armoring-up" up spot. The trail proceeds to fall away into a series of testing rock slabs and bluffs that require good bike handling skills and a touch of...
        70 4.3 4,560 ft 21 ft 673
        Fast, flowy and oh so fun this is a popular way to finish a lap! This trail is mostly intermediate in difficulty with one trickier rock slab near the bottom. Enjoy!
        70 4.5 2 miles 0 ft 667
        Crown Point is favorite amongst Rossland riders, providing an advanced, freeriding trail with a hints of 'North Shore' style, amidst a lush, mountain forest. The ride entertains from start to finish with sections of fast, flowy...
        50 3.8 3 miles 111 ft 611
        Originally an "old school" descent trail, Doukhobor has seen lots of changes. The top section serves as a popular connector to and from , while the lower section to Patterson is more often ridden as a climb. It's a very tough climb in...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 10 rides
        Yesterday
        • 7 rides
        Past Week
        • 45 rides

        Malde Creek Mountain Bike Routes

        4.0 11 miles 1,993 ft 12 Loop
        A great "BCXC" type of ride. The climbing trail has plenty of descents,until you get to . Then it's a...
        2 miles 140 ft 3 Shuttled
        To shuttle , park at the start of on . Ride up 800m until you hit the / on the Rocks junction. Drop left...
        3.0 12 miles 1,932 ft 16 Loop
        Start downtown, and head to Upper Drake's via the Trail (accessed from Dunn Cres.) Ride the constantly...
        22 miles 4,588 ft 8 Loop
        A selection of the finest trails off and Malde FSR. Add for a truly spectacular loop.
        10 miles 2,136 ft 4 Loop
        Easiest and best ride to do once you cross the border
        7 miles 833 ft 8 Shuttled
        The route if you're shuttling and want to return to the bottom of . Alternatively continue down the...

        Photos of Malde Creek Mountain Bike

        90 |
        Oct 6, 2025 @ 8:05pm
        Oct 6, 2025
        75 |
        Oct 6, 2025 @ 8:03pm
        Oct 6, 2025
        SMD
        82 |
        Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:41pm
        Sep 25, 2024
        SMD
        61 |
        Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:41pm
        Sep 25, 2024
        SMD
        71 |
        Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:41pm
        Sep 25, 2024
        SMD
        70 |
        Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:41pm
        Sep 25, 2024
        60 |
        May 28, 2024 @ 3:14pm
        May 28, 2024
        74 |
        May 28, 2024 @ 3:14pm
        May 28, 2024
        63 |
        May 28, 2024 @ 3:14pm
        May 28, 2024
        59 |
        Sep 3, 2023 @ 11:21am
        Sep 3, 2023
        580 |
        Jun 7, 2017 @ 8:40pm
        Jun 7, 2017
        509 |
        Aug 2, 2016 @ 11:50am
        Aug 2, 2016

        Videos of Malde Creek Mountain Bike

        skinny
        0:12 | 130 | May 12, 2020
        Back to Speed with Bodhi Kuhn
        0:43 | 7029 | Dec 22, 2019
        Trail Learned - Bodhi Kuhn
        trail: The Flume
        2:49 | 2352 | Nov 14, 2016
        Insane Vertical
        0:13 | 560 | Jun 5, 2016
        SMD feature
        trail: SMD
        0:16 | 1010 | Aug 3, 2015
        oops, wrong video
        trail: SMD
        0:25 | 1 | Aug 3, 2015
        Reel @ Rossland
        3:52 | 406 | Jul 11, 2015
        what a great trail to start on. Super fun!
        4:18 | 162 | Nov 4, 2024 , Rossland

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        mma416votetrailactivity #98815936
        Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:48pm
        5 hours
        stewspoonerupdatetrailactivity #98806943
        Jul 9, 2026 @ 12:53pm
        8 hours
        shannonhoodaddreportactivity #98795161
        Jul 9, 2026 @ 10:09am
        11 hours
        JdDombekwishlistrouteactivity #98688575
        Jul 7, 2026 @ 8:37pm
        2 days
        Ronaldo99riddentrailactivity #98668322 and 2 more
        Jul 7, 2026 @ 2:50pm
        2 days

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        tslostadtrailColonel AngusTrees still down
        Jun 15, 2026 @ 2:31pm
        Jun 15, 2026
        KenLuknowskytrailColonel AngusHalf dozen trees down from the power line to...
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 9:24am
        Jun 3, 2026
        stewspoonerreportSMDCleared.
        May 9, 2026 @ 5:40am
        May 9, 2026
        lcernytrailDoukhoborThe new sections to get us off the road and...
        Aug 18, 2025 @ 5:39am
        Aug 18, 2025
        ethanmtrailDoukhobor2 trees down at start of single track heading...
        Jul 3, 2025 @ 12:46pm
        Jul 3, 2025

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Downtown Rossland 9 42 km
        Redstone 6 4 22.1 km
        Red Mountain Community Trails 2 8 23 km
        Monte Christo - KC 7 25 11 43.2 km
        Red Mountain Resort Bike Park 3 7 4 14.2 km

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike3047 miles14,147 ft24 miles2,037 ft
        #1,668#1114021,065118,190
        E-Bike3047 miles14,147 ft24 miles2,037 ft
        #2,862#9748401341
        Hike2639 miles10,571 ft19 miles1,785 ft
        #5,581#2363949142
        Trail Running2639 miles10,571 ft19 miles1,785 ft
        #4,635#157949169

        Frequently Asked Questions About Malde Creek

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Malde Creek?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Malde Creek are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Malde Creek?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Malde Creek are:
        • July (176 activities)
        • August (99 activities)
        • September (78 activities)
        Check the Malde Creek reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Malde Creek?
        There are 2 parking locations listed in Malde Creek. The most popular parking spots are:
        What is the longest trail in Malde Creek?
        The longest trail in Malde Creek is SMD at 3.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
        • By barry-mclane & contributors
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