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3.6 miles
Distance
594 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:33:29
Avg time
552 ft
Altitude change
2,771 ft
Altitude min
3,332 ft
Altitude max
2,771 ft
Altitude start
3,323 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1,434 ft
Distance down
889 ft
Distance flat
00:33:29
Avg time
2% Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMoonrakers
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonMay-Nov
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
The 2% trail provides an easy route for accessing the Moonrakers via Sternwheeler. Grind up the first half kilometre of Sternwheeler, then turn right onto the gentle 2% trail and follow easy singletrack to Sander Lake. From Sander lake you have several options.
The name 2% comes from this trail’s history as an old railway bed dating back to Golden’s logging past. The southern 1.5km of 2% is singletrack leading to Sander Lake. From Sander Lake the 2% trail continues, but changes to gravel road for 5.4km leading to Cedar Lake Trailhead. The road is impassable by car due to a locked gate.
Access Info
Access from either the Moonraker trailhead, or the Gudjonson trailhead via Sternwheeler trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles average
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- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to 2-3481 trailhead
(51.238870, -116.936790)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2%
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Where is 2% located?
2% is located in Moonrakers, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Moonrakers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.23887, -116.93679.
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How hard is 2%?
2% is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for 2%?
2% has 181 m of elevation gain. The trail has 13 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 845 m to 1,016 m.
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Is 2% a point to point trail?
2% is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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