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1.6 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-860 ft
Descent
00:18:32
Avg time
-826 ft
Altitude change
4,099 ft
Altitude min
4,928 ft
Altitude max
4,926 ft
Altitude start
4,098 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-45.2%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat
00:18:32
Avg time
Monticola Details
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Activities
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- E-Bike
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Riding AreaNeptune Creek
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJune - Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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OSM Way
A local favorite, and for good reason. The words fast and flowy may be overused but certainly would't be out of place for this gem. The trail is very buff, manicured, and has many options for all levels of riders including swoopy corners, grade reversals and many pump-able features.
Typically ridden as a loop, starting with Larch Ridge, followed by COG and then back up to the parking area. Alternatively, it can be ridden as a shuttle, with drop-off at the start of Larch Ridge, and pick-up at the bottom of Monticola/COG.
Access Info
Accessed via Larch Ridge.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 17.9 km average
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 16.1 km avg distance
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- 562 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Directions to monticola trailhead
(49.159600, -117.821440)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monticola
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Where is Monticola located?
Monticola is located in Neptune Creek, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Neptune Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.1596, -117.82144.
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How hard is Monticola?
Monticola is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Monticola?
Monticola has 10 m of elevation gain. The trail has 262 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,249 m to 1,502 m.
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Is Monticola a point to point trail?
Yes, Monticola is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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