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5,105 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-354 ft
Descent
00:11:33
Avg time
-288 ft
Altitude change
3,613 ft
Altitude min
3,901 ft
Altitude max
3,901 ft
Altitude start
3,612 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-45.8%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
879 ft
Distance climb
3,743 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:11:33
Avg time
Stardust Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMonte Christo - KC
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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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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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
- Downhill Only for Trail Running
- Downhill Only for Hiking
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-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, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Pump Track, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2018
Low-angle singletrack trail featuring technical switchbacks, optional rock rolls and some loamy flow to finish the trail. Watch for the optional jump at the end as you merge onto Lower Milky way to finish your ride Stardust offers a direct connection between Techno Grind and Milky Way. Makes a great loop with North Star. The trail starts with some
This trail was hand built entirely by volunteers in Rossland and while the trail was completed in 2018, the passionate group of builders continue to maintain and improve it! Give them a high five if you see them out on the trail!
Access Info
Stardust is accessed via Technogrind and can easily be incorporated into several loops
Access to Stardust from the Monte Christo parking lot may look like Drifter - Lower Eddie J - Monte 6 Christo Road - Techno Grind - Stardust. Alternatively one may also take Kootenay Columbia Trail - Techno Grind - Stardust.
Trail Supporters
Barry McLane
since 2013Builder
Ethan Meginnes
since 2017Builder
Scott Forsyth
since 2020Maintainer
Johnnyphoto
since 2018Maintainer
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 35 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 507 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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(49.098790, -117.796780)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stardust
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Where is Stardust located?
Stardust 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 49.09879, -117.79678.
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How hard is Stardust?
Stardust is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Stardust?
Stardust has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 354 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,613 ft to 3,901 ft.
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Is Stardust a point to point trail?
Yes, Stardust is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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