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5,023 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-188 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
-164 ft
Altitude change
3,098 ft
Altitude min
3,281 ft
Altitude max
3,280 ft
Altitude start
3,117 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
669 ft
Distance climb
3,747 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:06:03
Avg time
Gold Rush Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCBT Mainline Network
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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
Originally built to access/exit Old Age and Treachery trail, Gold Rush is divided into two sections. This section (Gold Rush) can be ridden in either direction while the north section (Gold Rush Descent) is downhill only with the switch occurring where the trail intersects the transmission line right of way.
The southern half of the Gold Rush is two directional, but is gradual downhill (and most enjoyable) when ridden south from its junction with Gold Rush Descent. This is a local favourite section for the way it pumps, rolls, and flows. It is a middle ring pedal. You will find some nice step downs and booters on this route. If riding up CBT Mainline, think about jumping over to Gold Rush at the Powerline and taking Gold Rush south to Old Age. From Old Age you head back onto CBT and continue to the top. Alternatively, you can do a loop in the Old Age and Treachery area.
See Gold Rush Descent for north section.
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Access is off either the transmission line right of way or Old Age and Treachery trail.
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Directions to gold-rush trailhead
(51.282850, -116.988320)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Rush
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Where is Gold Rush located?
Gold Rush is located in CBT Mainline Network, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the CBT Mainline Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.28285, -116.98832.
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How hard is Gold Rush?
Gold Rush is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Gold Rush?
Gold Rush has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 188 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,098 ft to 3,281 ft.
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Is Gold Rush a point to point trail?
Gold Rush is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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