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1.1 miles
Distance
232 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:13:17
Avg time
180 ft
Altitude change
3,181 ft
Altitude min
3,361 ft
Altitude max
3,181 ft
Altitude start
3,363 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
3,855 ft
Distance climb
1,470 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:13:17
Avg time
Better Than Boston Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMoonrakers
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMay-Nov
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2012
This trail is another of the north/south running trails in the Moonraker network. A smart choice for novice riders, it offers some smooth riding with a mild gradient. In addition, it is a good trail for climbing back up to reach the Cedar Lake Trailhead because of its somewhat gentler climb than Arrowhead or North Star. Better than Boston is a smooth and winding ride to mix up your usual Moonraker loops.
Better than Boston rides well in both directions. It is particularly useful after a long ride when you are looking for a gradual climb north towards Cedar Lake Trailhead.
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Either midway along Arrowhead or off the southern end of North Star.
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- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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(51.241900, -116.956310)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Than Boston
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Where is Better Than Boston located?
Better Than Boston is located in Moonrakers, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Moonrakers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.2419, -116.95631.
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How hard is Better Than Boston?
Better Than Boston is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Better Than Boston?
Better Than Boston has 232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,181 ft to 3,361 ft.
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How long is Better Than Boston?
Better Than Boston is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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