more stats
2,313 ft
Distance
226 ft
Climb
00:08:16
Avg time
227 ft
Altitude change
3,674 ft
Altitude min
3,901 ft
Altitude max
3,674 ft
Altitude start
3,901 ft
Altitude end
9.8%
Grade
37.1%
Grade min
2,136 ft
Distance climb
177 ft
Distance flat
00:08:16
Avg time

North Star Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Christo - KC
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Back of KC
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70504 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50647 in E-Biking
    • #37711 in Trail Running
    • #84550 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A double-track connector, Very fast going down.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Status:
on Jun 13, 2026
Avg: 3.53 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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North Star Trail Reports

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Jun 13, 2026 @ 1:03pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 13, 2026
 Tree down
Aug 28, 2025 @ 2:31pm
Aug 28, 2025
Jun 26, 2025 @ 11:05am
Jun 26, 2025
May 11, 2025 @ 11:08am
May 11, 2025
 Tree parts have been cleared from the trail. Still some branches to ride over, but you can stay on your bike except where the singletrack rejoins...
May 9, 2025 @ 9:59am
May 9, 2025
 Double track ...trees cut but not clear/rideable..walking sections over debris. Singletrack..not cut..not rideable
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Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:40am
Jun 14, 2026

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N* 9\10\17
7:48 | 177 | Sep 12, 2017 , Rossland

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Star

▼ Where is North Star located?
North Star is located in Monte Christo - KC, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Monte Christo - KC trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09092, -117.78598.
▼ How hard is North Star?
North Star is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
▼ What is the elevation gain for North Star?
North Star has 69 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,120 m to 1,189 m.
▼ Is North Star a point to point trail?
Yes, North Star is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.

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