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5,089 ft
Distance
414 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:19:17
Avg time
408 ft
Altitude change
4,105 ft
Altitude min
4,521 ft
Altitude max
4,113 ft
Altitude start
4,521 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
35.9%
Grade min
4,521 ft
Distance climb
200 ft
Distance down
315 ft
Distance flat
00:19:17
Avg time
COG Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNeptune Creek
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune - Oct
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Ride in RainYes
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OSM Way
A single-track climb back to Larch Ridge trail or a way to get to Gibbards to ride back to Rossland. The lower section connecting Neptune Creek FSR to Gibbards is more narrow and technically challenging which gives way to the newer upper section connecting Gibbards to the parking lot which is machine built, wider and lower grade. This climb trail has revolutionized the Large Ridge riding and provides a full single track loop including Larch Ridge and Monticola .... enjoy
Access Info
Climb starts at the bottom of Monticola - Ends on Lower Mxilp Xewilh - Turn Right and ride up Lower Mxilp Xewilh to the parking lot
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 12 rides
- 14.6 km average
6 Months
- 31 rides
- 16.4 km avg distance
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- 588 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to cog trailhead
(49.148080, -117.839020)
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Frequently Asked Questions About COG
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Where is COG located?
COG is located in Neptune Creek, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Neptune Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.14808, -117.83902.
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How hard is COG?
COG is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for COG?
COG has 414 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,105 ft to 4,521 ft.
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Is COG a point to point trail?
COG is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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