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1.1 miles
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-1,290 ft
Descent
00:07:13
Avg time
-1,258 ft
Altitude change
4,297 ft
Altitude min
5,555 ft
Altitude max
5,555 ft
Altitude start
4,298 ft
Altitude end
-21.2%
Grade
-80.2%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
5,154 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:07:13
Avg time
Pioneer Details
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Riding AreaKicking Horse Bike Park
Golden, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Land Owner
Kicking Horse’s classic old-school, steep single-track with rock slabs and roots.
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to pioneer trailhead
(51.291440, -117.066890)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pioneer
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Where is Pioneer located?
Pioneer is located in Kicking Horse Bike Park, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kicking Horse Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.29144, -117.06689.
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How hard is Pioneer?
Pioneer is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Pioneer?
Pioneer has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,290 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,297 ft to 5,555 ft.
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Is Pioneer a point to point trail?
Yes, Pioneer is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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